Senate Bill 63
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jan 9, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
63
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 Senate 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.)
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02/17/2017
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 9.
02/17/2017
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Hoeven without amendment. With written report No. 115-3.
02/08/2017
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported favorably.
01/09/2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
01/09/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:35:18 PM