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H.R. 1249 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006

Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2005

H.R. 1249 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Mar 10, 2005, sponsored by Dale E. Kildee with 121 co-sponsors.

During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Mar 10, 2005
Co-sponsors
121
Policy area
Government Operations and Politics

What it does

Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2005 - Provides collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments. Directs the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) to determine whether State law provides specified rights and responsibilities for public safety officers, including: (1) granting public safety employees the right to form and join a labor organization which exclu…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Dale E. Kildee (D-MI). Co-sponsors: 88 Democrats, 32 Republicans, 1 Independent.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMar 10, 2005
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations. (Apr 18, 2005)

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Committees

  • Education and the Workforce Committee

More

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