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H.R. 511 114th Congress House

Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2015

Official title: To clarify the rights of Indians and Indian tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act.

Introduced: June 12, 2015 See on congress.gov
Native Americans Federal-Indian relationsIndian lands and resources rightsLabor-management relations
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 Everywhere this bill has been 19 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 18, 2015
Received in the Senate.
Nov 17, 2015
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 17, 2015
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 249 - 177 (Roll no. 633). (text: CR H8260-8261)
Nov 17, 2015
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8272)
Nov 17, 2015
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, the Speaker postponed further proceedings on H.R. 511.
Nov 17, 2015
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H8271)
Nov 17, 2015
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 511.
Nov 17, 2015
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1737 and H.R. 511. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. For the purposes of requesting a conference with the Senate, the resolution provides that the House has taken S. 1177 from the Speaker's table, adopts an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of H.R. 5, as passed by the House and adopts S. 1177, as amended. The resolution makes in order only those amendments to H.R. 1737 printed in the report. H.R. 511 shall be considered under a closed rule.
Nov 17, 2015
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 526. (consideration: CR H8260-8271)
Nov 17, 2015
Rule H. Res. 526 passed House.
Nov 16, 2015
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 526 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1737 and H.R. 511. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. For the purposes of requesting a conference with the Senate, the resolution provides that the House has taken S. 1177 from the Speaker's table, adopts an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of H.R. 5, as passed by the House and adopts S. 1177, as amendend. The resolution makes in order only those amendments to H.R. 1737 printed inthe report. H.R. 511 shall be considered under a closed rule.
Sep 10, 2015
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 197.
Sep 10, 2015
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 114-260.
Jul 22, 2015
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 22, 2015
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 16, 2015
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 29, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
Jan 22, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Jan 22, 2015
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Nov 17, 2015 House · vote #633 On Passage Passed 249–177 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 1

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 829 – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 526, the amendment in the nature of a substitute is considered as adopte… No recorded outcome –
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 Latest action November 18, 2015

Received in the Senate.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on September 10, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) Amends the National Labor Relations Act to provide that any Indian tribe or any enterprise or institution owned and operated by an Indian tribe and located on its lands is not considered an employer (thus excluding Indian tribes and such enterprises or institutions from coverage by the Act).

 Related & companion bills 2
  • S 248 Identical bill Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2015
  • HRES 526 Procedurally related Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1737) to nullify certain guidance of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Pro…
 Bill text 4 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 31
All 31 Republican 22
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Emmer, Tom
Minnesota · Sep 10, 2015
Roby, Martha
· Sep 10, 2015
McHenry, Patrick
· Sep 8, 2015
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Westerman, Bruce
Arkansas · Jul 14, 2015
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Thompson, Glenn
Pennsylvania · Jun 15, 2015
Blum, Rod
· Jun 12, 2015
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Guthrie, Brett
Kentucky · Jun 12, 2015
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Allen, Rick W.
Georgia · Jun 11, 2015
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Foxx, Virginia
North Carolina · Jun 9, 2015
Nunes, Devin
· Jun 9, 2015
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Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Jun 9, 2015
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Cramer, Kevin
North Dakota · Jun 3, 2015
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Issa, Darrell
California · Jun 3, 2015
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Grothman, Glenn
Wisconsin · Jun 2, 2015
Russell, Steve
· Apr 30, 2015
Bishop, Mike
· Apr 29, 2015
Duffy, Sean
· Apr 29, 2015
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Zinke, Ryan K.
Montana · Apr 28, 2015
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DesJarlais, Scott
Tennessee · Mar 17, 2015
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Gosar, Paul A.
Arizona · Mar 17, 2015
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Hudson, Richard
North Carolina · Feb 20, 2015
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Moolenaar, John R.
Michigan · Feb 20, 2015
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Lucas, Frank D.
Oklahoma · Feb 10, 2015
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Calvert, Ken
California · Jan 22, 2015
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Cole, Tom
Oklahoma · Jan 22, 2015
Denham, Jeff
· Jan 22, 2015
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McClintock, Tom
California · Jan 22, 2015
Noem, Kristi
· Jan 22, 2015
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Schweikert, David
Arizona · Jan 22, 2015
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Sessions, Pete
Texas · Jan 22, 2015
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Valadao, David G.
California · Jan 22, 2015
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 511: Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2015. 114th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-511/
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