H.R. 1778 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Employee Ownership for the Twenty-First Century Act
H.R. 1778 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Apr 11, 2003, sponsored by Cass Ballenger with 25 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 11, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 25
- Policy area
- Labor and Employment
What it does
Directs the President to establish a Presidential Commission on Employee Ownership to study and report on all issues that affect ownership of businesses in the United States, with a primary focus on the issues that affect employee ownership of such businesses.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Cass Ballenger (R-NC). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 19 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 11, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations. (May 27, 2003)
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- H.R. 17: Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act of 2003
- S. 20: Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2003
- H.R. 162: To amend the Temporary Extended Unemployment Act of 2002 to provide for additional weeks of…
- S. 224: Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2003
- H.R. 444: Back to Work Incentive Act of 2003
- H.R. 1118: Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Firefighters Act of 2003
Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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