H.R. 1893 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Protecting American Jobs Act
H.R. 1893 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Apr 17, 2015, sponsored by Austin Scott with 72 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 17, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 72
- Policy area
- Labor and Employment
What it does
Protecting American Jobs Act Amends the National Labor Relations Act to repeal the authority of the General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board to issue, and prosecute before the Board, complaints with respect to unfair labor practices.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Austin Scott (R-GA). Co-sponsors: 72 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 17, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions. (Nov 16, 2015)
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- H.R. 188: TIME Act
- H.R. 465: Working Families Flexibility Act of 2015
- S. 1714: Miners Protection Act of 2015
- S. 2015: Protecting Local Business Opportunity Act
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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