A new bill introduced on Capitol Hill Wednesday takes aim at the name “Redskins” and could have a dramatic effect on the football team.
The bill would stop the term "Redskins" from being trademarked.
While the bill does not mandate a name change specifically, it would no longer make business sense for an NFL team to continue using the name. Without a trademark, other businesses could sell products using the name without repercussion.
D.C. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton is a co-sponsor of the bill and has been outspoken about her belief the team needs to change its name.
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