House Bill 986
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 9, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
986
Congress
115
Policy Area
Native Americans
Native Americans
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting Native Americans, including Alaska Natives and Hawaiians, in a variety of domestic policy settings. This includes claims, intergovernmental relations, and Indian lands and resources.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.)
09/25/2017
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 234.
09/25/2017
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 115-324.
06/29/2017
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 16.
06/29/2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
03/29/2017
Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Prior to Referral.
02/09/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
02/09/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:34:55 PM