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Bill115th CongressFiled Jan 9, 2017Native Americans
S. 63

Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2017

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What it doesSummary reported to senate without amendment (Feb 17, 2017)

(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.)

What just happenedFeb 17, 2017

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

Who’s behind it

Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS](R-KS)Sponsor
13 cosponsors13 R
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  1. Feb 17, 2017Calendars

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

  2. Feb 17, 2017Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Hoeven without amendment. With written report No. 115-3.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  3. Feb 17, 2017Committee14000

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Hoeven without amendment. With written report No. 115-3.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  4. Feb 8, 2017Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported favorably.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  5. Jan 9, 2017IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  6. Jan 9, 2017IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to Senate without amendmentFeb 17, 201780

(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.)

Introduced in SenateJan 9, 2017

Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2017

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.)

Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2017 — Informed