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US HR986

Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2017


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Introduced
02/09/2017
In Committee
06/29/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

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.)

AI Summary

This bill amends the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) to exclude Native American tribes, tribal enterprises, and institutions located on tribal land from the NLRA's requirements for employers. Under the NLRA, employers are currently required to avoid unfair labor practices and allow employees to form unions, engage in collective bargaining, and take collective action. The bill would exempt tribes and their enterprises and institutions on tribal lands from these NLRA requirements.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (33)

Last Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 234. (on 09/25/2017)

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