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S 337 106th Congress Senate

Truth in Employment Act

Official title: A bill to preserve the balance of rights between employers, employees, and labor organizations which is fundamental to our system of collective bargaining whil… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: A bill to preserve the balance of rights between employers, employees, and labor organizations which is fundamental to our system of collective bargaining while preserving the rights of workers to organize, or otherwise engage in concerted activities protected under the National Labor Relations Act.

Introduced: February 3, 1999 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 106th Congress ended
It never became law before the 106th Congress (1999–2000) 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.
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To President
Became law
Feb 3, 1999
Read twice and referred to the Committee on HELP.
Feb 3, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1148-1149)
Feb 3, 1999
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action February 3, 1999

Read twice and referred to the Committee on HELP.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Truth in Employment Act - Amends the National Labor Relations Act to provide that nothing in specified prohibitions against unfair labor practices by employers shall be construed as requiring an employer to employ any person who is not a bona fide employee applicant, if that such person seeks or has sought employment with the employer with the primary purpose of furthering another employment or agency status.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Republican 3
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McConnell, Mitch
Kentucky · May 18, 1999
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Collins, Susan M.
Maine · Feb 3, 1999
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Grassley, Chuck
Iowa · Feb 3, 1999
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 337: Truth in Employment Act. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-S-337/
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"S. 337: Truth in Employment Act." 106th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/106-S-337/.
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