H.R. 5727 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act of 2021
H.R. 5727 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Oct 26, 2021, sponsored by Matt Cartwright with 204 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Oct 26, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 204
- Policy area
- Labor and Employment
What it does
Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act of 20 21 This bill provides minimum collective bargaining rights and procedures for public employees and prohibits strikes by certain public safety workers. The Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) shall determine for each state whether the laws of such state substantially provide for each of the minimum standard collective bargaining rights and procedures specified by this bill, inc…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Matt Cartwright (D-PA). Co-sponsors: 200 Democrats, 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 26, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (Oct 26, 2021)
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Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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