H.R. 874 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Secret Ballot Protection Act of 2005
H.R. 874 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Feb 17, 2005, sponsored by Charlie Norwood Jr. with 109 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
- Feb 17, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 109
- Policy area
- Labor and Employment
What it does
Secret Ballot Protection Act of 2005 - Amends the National Labor Relations Act to make it an unfair labor practice for: (1) an employer to recognize or bargain collectively with a labor organization that has not been selected by a majority of the employees in a secret ballot election conducted by the National Labor Relations Board; and (2) a labor organization to cause or attempt to cause an employer to recognize or bargain co…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Charlie Norwood Jr. (R-GA). Co-sponsors: 109 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 17, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations. (Mar 24, 2005)
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- 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. 1696: Employee Free Choice Act
- 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
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