A bill to clarify the rights of Indians and Indian tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
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.)
Became Public Law No: 115-282.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 234.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported favorably.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Hoeven without amendment. With written report No. 115-3.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Hoeven without amendment. With written report No. 115-3.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 9.
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