Protecting Local Business Opportunity Act

S. 2686 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Mar 15, 2016, sponsored by Lamar Alexander with 46 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: Mar 15, 2016
Co-sponsors: 46
Policy area: Labor and Employment

What it does

Protecting Local Business Opportunity Act This bill amends the National Labor Relations Act to allow two or more employers to be considered joint employers for purposes of the Act only if each shares and exercises control over essential terms and conditions of employment and such control over these matters is actual, direct, and immediate.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Lamar Alexander (R-TN). Co-sponsors: 46 Republicans.

Where it stands

IntroducedMar 15, 2016
Passed the Senate—
Passed the House—
Sent to the President—
Became law—

Latest action: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. (Jun 16, 2016)

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Committees

Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee

From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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