House Bill 779
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 24, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
779
Congress
116
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 2019
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.)
January 24, 2019
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01/24/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
01/24/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 2:47:39 PM