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HR 758 105th Congress House

Truth in Employment Act of 1997

Official title: To amend the National Labor Relations Act to protect employer rights.

Introduced: February 13, 1997 See on congress.gov
Labor and Employment Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesDiscrimination in employmentEmployee rightsEmployee selection
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Industrial relationsLabor union officials and employeesUnfair labor practices
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This bill died when the 105th Congress ended
It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 5, 1998
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Oct 9, 1997
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 3, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
Feb 13, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Feb 13, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E252-253)
Feb 13, 1997
Introduced in House
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 Latest action February 5, 1998

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Truth in Employment Act of 1997 - Amends the National Labor Relations Act to provide that nothing in specified prohibitions against unfair labor practices shall be construed as requiring an employer to employ any person who seeks or has sought employment with the employer in furtherance of other employment or agency status.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Republican 3
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Graham, Lindsey
South Carolina · Feb 13, 1997
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Sessions, Pete
Texas · Feb 13, 1997
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Wicker, Roger F.
Mississippi · Feb 13, 1997
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 758: Truth in Employment Act of 1997. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-758/
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"H.R. 758: Truth in Employment Act of 1997." 105th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-758/.
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