H.R. 2335 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2011
H.R. 2335 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Jun 23, 2011, sponsored by Kristi L. Noem with 63 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 23, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 63
- Policy area
- Native Americans
What it does
Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2011 - Amends the National Labor Relations Act to provide that any enterprise or institution owned and operated by an Indian tribe and located on its lands is not considered an employer (thus excluding such enterprises or institutions from coverage by such Act).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Kristi L. Noem (R-SD). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 62 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 23, 2011
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions. (Sep 8, 2011)
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- H.R. 1162: To provide the Quileute Indian Tribe Tsunami and Flood Protection, and for other purposes.
- S. 292: Salmon Lake Land Selection Resolution Act
- H.R. 205: HEARTH Act of 2012
- H.R. 1560: To amend the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama and Coushatta Indian Tribes of Texas Restoration…
- H.R. 1272: Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Judgment Fund Distribution Act of 2012
- H.R. 3319: To allow the Pascua Yaqui Tribe to determine the requirements for membership in that tribe.
- S. 3193: Barona Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Clarification Act of 2012
- H.R. 27: Lumbee Recognition Act
- H.R. 1250: Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2011
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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