S. 370 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
National Right-to-Work Act
S. 370 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Feb 14, 2005, sponsored by Trent Lott with 23 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 14, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 23
- Policy area
- Labor and Employment
What it does
National Right-to-Work Act - Amends the National Labor Relations Act and the Railway Labor Act to repeal those provisions that permit employers, pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement that is a union security agreement, to require employees to join a union as a condition of employment (including provisions permitting railroad carriers to require, pursuant to such an agreement, payroll deduction of union dues or fees as…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Trent Lott (R-MS). Co-sponsors: 23 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 14, 2005
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Feb 14, 2005)
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- 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
- H.R. 874: Secret Ballot Protection Act of 2005
- 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
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