H.R. 1696 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Employee Free Choice Act
H.R. 1696 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Apr 19, 2005, sponsored by George Miller with 214 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
- Apr 19, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 214
- Policy area
- Labor and Employment
What it does
Employee Free Choice Act - Amends the National Labor Relations Act to require the National Labor Relations Board to certify a bargaining representative without directing an election if a majority of the bargaining unit employees have authorized designation of the representative and there is no other individual or labor organization currently certified or recognized as the exclusive representative of any of the employees in the…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
George Miller (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 199 Democrats, 14 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 19, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations. (May 9, 2005)
Other Labor and Employment bills in the 109th Congress
- H.R. 3761: Flexibility for Displaced Workers Act
- H.R. 3864: Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Affected by Hurricanes Katrina or Rita Act of 2005
- S. 2803: MINER Act
- S. 250: Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006
- S. 3534: YouthBuild Transfer Act
- S. 370: National Right-to-Work Act
- H.R. 874: Secret Ballot Protection Act of 2005
- S. 2231: Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 2006
- H.R. 4156: Trade Adjustment Assistance Improvement 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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