Labor-management Relations
US Congress 116th Congress
Build Local, Hire Local Act [HB-4101]
[Infrastructure ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Veterans ]
[Small Business ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Grants ]
[Economic Development ]
[Construction ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Public Safety ]
[Community Development ]
[Funding ]
Imposes various requirements on certain federally assisted infrastructure projects. The bill also creates infrastructure-related grant programs and establishes the Buy America Bureau. Such federally assisted infrastructure projects must (1) employ a certain percentage of local workers to the maximum extent practicable; and (2) prioritize hiring certain individuals, such as veterans and those facing barriers to employment. A certain percentage of funds for such projects shall be used for contracts with small businesses and certain targeted businesses,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Transportation And Maritime Security. on 08/21/2019
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Build Local, Hire Local Act [S.2404]
[Infrastructure ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Small Business ]
[Veterans ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Construction ]
[Community Development ]
[Economic Development ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Public Safety ]
Imposes various requirements on certain federally assisted infrastructure projects. The bill also creates infrastructure-related grant programs and establishes the Buy America Bureau. Such federally assisted infrastructure projects must (1) employ a certain percentage of local workers to the maximum extent practicable; and (2) prioritize hiring certain individuals, such as veterans and those facing barriers to employment. A certain percentage of funds for such projects shall be used for contracts with small businesses and certain targeted businesses,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 07/31/2019
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Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act of 2019 [S.1970]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
Prohibits strikes by certain individuals and requires the issuance of rules that provide for federal minimum standard collective bargaining rights and procedures. The Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) shall determine for each state whether the laws of such state substantially provide for each of the minimum standard collective bargaining rights and procedures specified by this bill, including the right of public employees and supervisory employees to self-organize, form or join a labor organization, or collectively bargain. The FLRA must
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 06/25/2019
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Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act of 2019 [HB-3463]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
Prohibits strikes by certain individuals and requires the issuance of rules that provide for federal minimum standard collective bargaining rights and procedures. The Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) shall determine for each state whether the laws of such state substantially provide for each of the minimum standard collective bargaining rights and procedures specified by this bill, including the right of public employees and supervisory employees to self-organize, form or join a labor organization, or collectively bargain. The FLRA must
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 06/25/2019
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Long-Term Unemployment Elimination Act of 2019 [S.1920]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Unemployment ]
[Economic Development ]
A bill to establish jobs programs for long-term unemployed workers, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Wyden
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 06/20/2019
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MERIT Act of 2019 Modern Employment Reform, Improvement, and Transformation Act of 2019 [HB-3348]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Pensions ]
[Retirement ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Revises provisions related to federal employment, including the furlough and removal of federal employees, the calculation of federal employee retirement benefits, and the length of the probationary employment period. Specifically, the bill repeals the process for taking action against a federal employee for unacceptable performance, accelerates the process for removal or suspension based on performance or actions, and prohibits grievances based on adverse personnel actions and reductions in force. The bill also authorizes an agency to remove a
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Sponsored by: Rep. Glenn Grothman
Introduced In House on 06/19/2019
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Reward Work Act [HB-3355]
[Finance ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Investments ]
Prohibits issuers from purchasing their own securities on a national exchange. The bill also requires one-third of an issuer's board of directors to be elected by employees in order for the issuer to be allowed to register securities.
Sponsored by: Rep. Janice Schakowsky
Introduced In House on 06/19/2019
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MERIT Act of 2019 Modern Employment Reform, Improvement, and Transformation Act of 2019 [S.1898]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Pensions ]
[Retirement ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Revises provisions related to federal employment, including the furlough and removal of federal employees, the calculation of federal employee retirement benefits, and the length of the probationary employment period. Specifically, the bill repeals the process for taking action against a federal employee for unacceptable performance, accelerates the process for removal or suspension based on performance or actions, and prohibits grievances based on adverse personnel actions and reductions in force. The bill also authorizes an agency to remove a
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Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 06/19/2019
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MORE Act Making Opportunities Reachable for Everyone Act [HB-3345]
[Healthcare ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Poverty ]
[Human Services ]
[Public Health ]
[Economic Development ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Requires the Department of Health and Human Services to give preference to grantees with specified partners, such as state and local government agencies and health care employers, when awarding certain grants to train low-income individuals to work in health care occupations.
Sponsored by: Rep. Stephanie Murphy
Introduced In House on 06/19/2019
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21st Century SKILLS Act 21st Century Skills are Key to Individuals' Life-Long Success Act [S.1911]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Education ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Economic Development ]
Establishes certain workforce innovation and opportunity accounts to provide employed or unemployed individuals and dislocated workers access to upskill training and other educational opportunities in order to meet 21st century workforce demands. Specifically, the bill (1) expands the use of certain workforce investment funds to provide workers with training and opportunities, and (2) replaces Technical Learning Accounts with Upskill Accounts to prepare employed or unemployed individuals for workforce demands. The Department of Labor must award
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Sponsored by: Sen. Kamala Harris
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 06/19/2019
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Universal Child Care and Early Learning Act [HB-3315]
[Children and Youth ]
[Education ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Human Services ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Poverty ]
[Public Health ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
Provides funds to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for an affordable child care and early learning program. Children who are at least six weeks of age but not yet required to attend school may participate in the program regardless of family income, disability status, citizenship status, or employment of a family member. Under the program, HHS must support sponsors (e.g., states, local governments, tribal organizations, and nonprofit community organizations) that provide child care and early learning services for families. Families
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 06/18/2019
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Universal Child Care and Early Learning Act [S.1878]
[Children and Youth ]
[Education ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Human Services ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Poverty ]
[Public Health ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
Provides funds to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for an affordable child care and early learning program. Children who are at least six weeks of age but not yet required to attend school may participate in the program regardless of family income, disability status, citizenship status, or employment of a family member. Under the program, HHS must support sponsors (e.g., states, local governments, tribal organizations, and nonprofit community organizations) that provide child care and early learning services for families. Families
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 06/18/2019
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Level the Playing Field in Global Trade Act of 2019 [S.1747]
[Trade ]
[International ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Manufacturing ]
Requires an expedited trade agreement with a country to meet specified standards regarding wages and production methods for all exported merchandise from that country.
Sponsored by: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 06/05/2019
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DISCLOSE Act of 2019 Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2019 [HB-2977]
[Elections ]
[Finance ]
[Voting Rights ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Data Privacy ]
Expands prohibitions and requires additional disclosures related to political spending. Specifically, foreign nationals are further restricted regarding their involvement in election related activity, including by prohibiting their participation in the decision-making process regarding an election expenditure. Existing foreign money prohibitions are expanded to prohibit disbursements for paid internet or digital communications. The Federal Election Commission must perform an audit after each election cycle to determine the incidence of illicit foreign
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 05/23/2019
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RAISE Act Rewarding Achievement and Incentivizing Successful Employees Act [HB-2992]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
Declares that neither a labor organization's exclusive representation of employees in a bargaining unit, nor the terms of a collective bargaining contract or agreement entered into after enactment of this bill, shall prohibit an employer from paying an employee higher wages, pay, or other compensation than provided for in the contract or agreement.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ted Budd
Introduced In House on 05/23/2019
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United States Employee Ownership Bank Act [HB-2983]
[Finance ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Small Business ]
[Economic Development ]
Requires the Department of the Treasury to establish the U.S. Employee Ownership Bank, which must provide, in accordance with specified terms, conditions, and other requirements, financial assistance to increase employee ownership of a company. The bill specifies that, in general, if an employer orders the closing of a plant or facility, the employer must offer its employees an opportunity to purchase the plant or facility through an employee stock-ownership plan or an eligible worker-owned cooperative.
Sponsored by: Rep. Peter DeFazio
Introduced In House on 05/23/2019
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Labor, Human, and Civil Rights Trade Policy Act [HB-2996]
[Trade ]
[Human Rights ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
Requires trade agreement implementing bills to (1) adhere to certain labor standards; and (2) ensure that parties demonstrate respect for internationally recognized human rights, as indicated through assessments over a period of at least 10 years.
Sponsored by: Rep. Janice Schakowsky
Introduced In House on 05/23/2019
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RAISE Act Rewarding Achievement and Incentivizing Successful Employees Act [S.1633]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
Declares that neither a labor organization's exclusive representation of employees in a bargaining unit, nor the terms of a collective bargaining contract or agreement entered into after enactment of this bill, shall prohibit an employer from paying an employee higher wages, pay, or other compensation than provided for in the contract or agreement.
Sponsored by: Sen. Marco Rubio
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 05/23/2019
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WORK Act Worker Ownership, Readiness, and Knowledge Act [S.1666]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Small Business ]
[Economic Development ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Requires the Department of Labor to (1) establish within the Employment and Training Administration an Employee Ownership and Participation Initiative to promote employee ownership and participation in business decisionmaking; and (2) establish a program that may include grants for outreach, technical assistance, and training, to encourage new and existing state programs to foster employee ownership and participation in business decisionmaking.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bernard Sanders
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 05/23/2019
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United States Employee Ownership Bank Act [S.1661]
[Finance ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Small Business ]
[Economic Development ]
Requires the Department of the Treasury to establish the U.S. Employee Ownership Bank, which must provide, in accordance with specified terms, conditions, and other requirements, financial assistance to increase employee ownership of a company. The bill specifies that, in general, if an employer orders the closing of a plant or facility, the employer must offer its employees an opportunity to purchase the plant or facility through an employee stock-ownership plan or an eligible worker-owned cooperative.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bernard Sanders
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 05/23/2019