Senate Joint Resolution 23
115th Congress(2017-2018)
A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to drug testing of unemployment compensation applicants.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Feb 16, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Joint Resolution
Joint Resolution
A form of legislative measure used to propose changes in law, or to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.J.Res. or S.J.Res. Concurrent resolutions and simple resolutions are other types of resolutions. Bill is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
23
Congress
115
Policy Area
Labor and Employment
Labor and Employment
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting hiring and composition of the workforce, wages and benefits, labor-management relations; occupational safety, personnel management, unemployment compensation. Measures concerning public-sector employment may fall under Government Operations and Politics policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
February 16, 2017
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02/16/2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
02/16/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:35:50 PM