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H.R.2776: Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act
About This Bill
- Introduced June 6, 2017
- Latest Major Action Sept. 25, 2017
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (All Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Reported in House - Sept. 25, 2017
- Introduced in House - June 6, 2017
Bill Summary
Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the National Labor Relations Act to require a waiting period of at least 14 days after a petition is filed by an employer or employee relating to collective bargaining rights before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) may begin an investigative hearing into questions of representation affecting commerce. A hearing must be non-adversarial and the hearing officer must identify...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Sept. 25, 2017 |
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 236.
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| Sept. 25, 2017 |
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 115-326.
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| June 29, 2017 |
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 16.
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| June 29, 2017 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| June 14, 2017 |
Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Prior to Referral.
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| June 6, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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| June 6, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Tim Walberg (R-Mich.) |