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H.R. 3459 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016

Protecting Local Business Opportunity Act

H.R. 3459 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Sep 9, 2015, sponsored by John Kline with 117 co-sponsors.

During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Sep 9, 2015
Co-sponsors
117
Policy area
Labor and Employment

What it does

Protecting Local Business Opportunity Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the National Labor Relations Act to allow two or more employers to be considered joint employers for purposes of the Act only if each employer shares and exercises control over essential terms and conditions of employment and such control over these matters is actual, direct, and immediate.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

John Kline (R-MN). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 114 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedSep 9, 2015
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 272. (Dec 1, 2015)

Other Labor and Employment bills in the 114th Congress

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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