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US S226

US S226
Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2019


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Introduced
01/24/2019
In Committee
01/29/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to clarify the rights of Indians and Indian Tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act. 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.)

AI Summary

This bill aims to clarify the rights of Native American tribes and tribal enterprises under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). Specifically, it amends the NLRA to exclude Native American tribes, tribal enterprises, and institutions located on tribal land from the requirements for employers under the NLRA. This means that Native American tribes and their enterprises on tribal land would not be subject to the NLRA's provisions regarding unfair labor practices, employee unionization, collective bargaining, and collective action.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 65. (on 04/09/2019)

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