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S. 63

Introduced

Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2017

Introduced 1/9/2017•115th Congress•Senate

Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 9.

2/17/2017 • Senate

Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

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 Senate without amendment • 2/17/2017

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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 (14)

Party Breakdown

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Sponsor

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Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]

Republican • KS

Sponsored 1/9/2017

Cosponsors (13)

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Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]

R-ID

Joined 1/9/2017

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Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]

R-MT

Joined 1/9/2017

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Sen. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ]

R-AZ

Joined 1/9/2017

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Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO]

R-CO

Joined 1/9/2017

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Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI]

R-WI

Joined 1/9/2017

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Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]

R-OK

Joined 1/9/2017

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

January 9, 2017

Committee Review

February 8, 2017

Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported favorably.

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (2)

Reported to Senate2/17/2017
Introduced in Senate1/9/2017

Committee Reports (1)

Details

Bill TypeS
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors13