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H.R. 986

Introduced

Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2017

Introduced 2/9/2017•115th Congress•House

Latest Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 234.

9/25/2017 • House

Summary

Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) to exclude Native American tribes and tribal enterprises and institutions on tribal land from requirements for employers under the NLRA. (Currently under the NLRA, employers may not engage in unfair labor practices and must allow employees to form unions, engage in collective bargaining, and take collective action.)


Reported to House with amendment(s) • 9/25/2017

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Native Americans
Federal-Indian relationsIndian lands and resources rightsLabor-management relationsMinority employment

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (33)

Party Breakdown

4
Democrats
29
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Rokita, Todd [R-IN-4]

Republican • IN-4

Sponsored 2/9/2017

Cosponsors (32)

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Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]

R-OK-4

Joined 2/9/2017

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Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]

D-WI-4

Joined 2/9/2017

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Rep. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK-2]

R-OK-2

Joined 2/9/2017

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

February 9, 2017

Committee Review

March 29, 2017

Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Prior to Referral.

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (2)

Reported in House9/25/2017
Introduced in House2/9/2017

Committee Reports (1)

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors32