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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint…

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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status".

Introduced: November 14, 2023 Introduced by: James, John Republican · Michigan See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 33 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 7, 2024
On motion to refer the bill and the accompanying veto message to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. Agreed to without objection.
May 7, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House of May 6, 2024 the unfinished business is the further consideration of the veto message of the President on H.J. Res. 98. The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding. (consideration: CR H2891-2896)
May 7, 2024
Motion to refer the bill and accompanying veto message to the Committee on Education and the Workforce.
May 7, 2024
The Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House.
May 7, 2024
Failed of passage in House over veto On passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 214 - 191 (Roll no. 185).
May 7, 2024
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the veto message of the President to H.J. Res. 98, the Chair put the question on will the House, on reconsideration, pass H.J. Res. 98, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding. Under the Constitution, the vote must be taken by the yeas and nays. Further proceedings were postponed until a time to be announced.
May 7, 2024
The Chair announced the unfinished business to be the consideration of the veto. (consideration: CR H2908-2909)
May 7, 2024
The previous question was ordered without objection.
May 7, 2024
The Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President. (text: 5/6/2024 CR H2840)
May 6, 2024
POSTPONED CONSIDERATION OF VETO MESSAGE - The Chair announced that further consideration of the veto message and the joint resolution, H.J. Res. 98, is postponed until the legislative day of Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Agreed to without objection.
May 6, 2024
The Chair announced that the objections of the President to H.J. Res. 98 would be spread at large upon the Journal, and the veto message would be printed as a House Document (118-135).
May 6, 2024
The Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President.
May 3, 2024
Vetoed by President.
May 1, 2024
Presented to President.
Apr 15, 2024
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Apr 10, 2024
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 48. Record Vote Number: 122. (text: CR S2695)
Apr 10, 2024
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 48. Record Vote Number: 122. (text: CR S2695)
Jan 16, 2024
Received in the Senate.
Jan 12, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 12, 2024
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 788, H.J. Res. 98 and S.J. Res. 38. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 788 under a structured rule, with one hour of general debate. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 98 and S.J. Res. 38 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each joint resolution. Also, the resolution provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 788 and H.J. Res. 98. A motion to commit on S.J. Res. 38.
Jan 12, 2024
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 98, the Chair put the question on passage of the joint resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jan 12, 2024
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jan 12, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 98.
Jan 12, 2024
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 177 (Roll no. 10). (text: CR H113)
Jan 12, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H124-125)
Jan 12, 2024
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 947. (consideration: CR H112-124)
Jan 9, 2024
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 947 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 788, H.J. Res. 98 and S.J. Res. 38. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 788 under a structured rule, with one hour of general debate. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 98 and S.J. Res. 38 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each joint resolution. Also, the resolution provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 788 and H.J. Res. 98. A motion to commit on S.J. Res. 38.
Jan 3, 2024
Reported by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 118-338.
Jan 3, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 277.
Dec 12, 2023
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 20.
Dec 12, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 9, 2023
Introduced in House
Nov 9, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
 Votes taken on this bill 3
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
May 7, 2024 House · vote #185 Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding Failed 214191 See who voted →
Apr 10, 2024 Senate · vote #122 On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 98 Passed 5048 See who voted →
Jan 12, 2024 House · vote #10 On Passage Passed 206177 See who voted →
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the National Labor Relations Board titled Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status and published on October 27, 2023. The rule establishes a new joint employer standard for determining whether two employers simultaneously employ a particular employee or employees.

Under the rule, an entity may be considered a joint employer of another employer's employees if the two share or codetermine the employees' essential terms and conditions of employment.

The rule is currently scheduled to take effect on February 26, 2024.

 

What's happening now May 7, 2024

The Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House.

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 Cosponsors 68
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Johnson, Dusty
South Dakota · Jan 3, 2024
Williams, Brandon
· Jan 3, 2024
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Timmons, William R.
South Carolina · Jan 2, 2024
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Grothman, Glenn
Wisconsin · Dec 19, 2023
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Joyce, John
Pennsylvania · Dec 19, 2023
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Murphy, Gregory F.
North Carolina · Dec 19, 2023
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Rouzer, David
North Carolina · Dec 19, 2023
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Williams, Roger
Texas · Dec 19, 2023
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Womack, Steve
Arkansas · Dec 19, 2023
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Kim, Young
California · Dec 14, 2023
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Miller, Carol D.
West Virginia · Dec 14, 2023
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Baird, James R.
Indiana · Dec 13, 2023
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Edwards, Chuck
North Carolina · Dec 13, 2023
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Finstad, Brad
Minnesota · Dec 13, 2023
Lesko, Debbie
· Dec 12, 2023
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Barr, Andy
Kentucky · Dec 11, 2023
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Bice, Stephanie I.
Oklahoma · Dec 11, 2023
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Burlison, Eric
Missouri · Dec 11, 2023
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Gosar, Paul A.
Arizona · Dec 11, 2023
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Guthrie, Brett
Kentucky · Dec 11, 2023
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Hageman, Harriet M.
Wyoming · Dec 11, 2023
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Hern, Kevin
Oklahoma · Dec 11, 2023
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Joyce, David P.
Ohio · Dec 11, 2023
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Perry, Scott
Pennsylvania · Dec 11, 2023
Rodgers, Cathy
· Dec 7, 2023
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Kiley, Kevin
California · Dec 4, 2023
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Stauber, Pete
Minnesota · Dec 1, 2023
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Balderson, Troy
Ohio · Nov 30, 2023
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Langworthy, Nicholas A.
New York · Nov 28, 2023
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Meuser, Daniel
Pennsylvania · Nov 28, 2023
Bucshon, Larry
· Nov 15, 2023
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Mann, Tracey
Kansas · Nov 15, 2023
Carl, Jerry
· Nov 14, 2023
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Davidson, Warren
Ohio · Nov 14, 2023
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Rutherford, John H.
Florida · Nov 14, 2023
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Allen, Rick W.
Georgia · Nov 13, 2023
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Latta, Robert E.
Ohio · Nov 13, 2023
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Moran, Nathaniel
Texas · Nov 13, 2023
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Yakym, Rudy
Indiana · Nov 13, 2023
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Banks, Jim
Indiana · Nov 9, 2023
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Bean, Aaron
Florida · Nov 9, 2023
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Carter, Earl L. "Buddy"
Georgia · Nov 9, 2023
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Cole, Tom
Oklahoma · Nov 9, 2023
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Comer, James
Kentucky · Nov 9, 2023
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Crawford, Eric A. "Rick"
Arkansas · Nov 9, 2023
Duncan, Jeff
· Nov 9, 2023
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Fitzgerald, Scott
Wisconsin · Nov 9, 2023
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Foxx, Virginia
North Carolina · Nov 9, 2023
Good, Bob
· Nov 9, 2023
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Gooden, Lance
Texas · Nov 9, 2023
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.J. Res. 98: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status".. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HJRES-98/
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"H.J. Res. 98: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status".." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HJRES-98/.
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H.J. Res. 98, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HJRES-98/.
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[H.J. Res. 98: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status".](https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HJRES-98/)
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