Bill115th CongressFiled Feb 16, 2017Labor and Employment
S.J.Res. 23
A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to drug testing of unemployment compensation applicants.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 16, 2017)
This joint resolution nullifies the rule finalized by the Department of Labor on August 1, 2016, relating to establishing, for
state unemployment compensation program purposes, occupations that regularly conduct drug testing.
What just happenedFeb 16, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX](R-TX)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateFeb 16, 2017
- Feb 16, 2017IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Finance Committee - Feb 16, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate