H.R. 3185 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Save Local Business Act
H.R. 3185 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on May 13, 2021, sponsored by James Comer with 68 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 13, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 68
- Policy area
- Labor and Employment
What it does
Save Local Business Act This bill provides that a person may be considered a joint employer in relation to an employee under federal labor law only if such person directly, actually, and immediately (and not in a limited and routine manner) exercises significant control over the essential terms and conditions of employment.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
James Comer (R-KY). Co-sponsors: 68 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 13, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (May 13, 2021)
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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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