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Employee Rights Act

USA117th CongressHR-7194| House 
| Updated: 11/1/2022
Rick W. Allen

Rick W. Allen

Republican Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (38)
Dusty Johnson (Republican)Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Bob Good (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Adrian Smith (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Jake LaTurner (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Ken Buck (Republican)William R. Timmons (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)J. French Hill (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)James Comer (Republican)Scott Fitzgerald (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Michelle Steel (Republican)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)

Rules Committee, Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Employee Rights Act This bill makes various changes with respect to the collective bargaining process and labor relations. For example, the bill permits an employer to refuse to collectively bargain with a union within 90 days prior to the expiration of a collective bargaining agreement if the employer receives evidence that the majority of the employees in the bargaining unit do not support the union. The bill requires support from a majority of the employees in the bargaining unit (not just a majority of the employees voting) when electing union representation. The bill also requires unions to provide bargaining unit employees with the right to vote by secret ballot, including when voting whether to engage in a strike or refusal to work. Further, union dues, fees, assessments, and other contributions may be used for only collective bargaining or contract administrative functions. Additionally, the bill establishes a process for nullifying executive orders that the Office of Management and Budget determines are likely to result in an employer ordering a plant closure or mass layoff.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1855
Employee Rights Act
Mar 22, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-3889
Introduced in Senate
Mar 24, 2022
Introduced in House
Mar 24, 2022
Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 29, 2022
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3954)
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1855
    Employee Rights Act


  • March 22, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-3889
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 24, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • March 24, 2022
    Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • March 29, 2022
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3954)


  • November 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.

Labor and Employment

Related Bills

  • HR 117-5171: Freedom From Union Violence Act of 2021
  • S 117-3889: Employee Rights Act
  • HR 117-6952: RAISE Act
  • HR 117-1523: Modern Worker Empowerment Act
  • HR 117-4839: Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2021
  • S 117-526: Modern Worker Empowerment Act
  • S 117-2867: Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2021
  • S 117-3454: Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2022
  • HR 117-3185: Save Local Business Act
  • S 117-1636: Save Local Business Act

Employee Rights Act

USA117th CongressHR-7194| House 
| Updated: 11/1/2022
Employee Rights Act This bill makes various changes with respect to the collective bargaining process and labor relations. For example, the bill permits an employer to refuse to collectively bargain with a union within 90 days prior to the expiration of a collective bargaining agreement if the employer receives evidence that the majority of the employees in the bargaining unit do not support the union. The bill requires support from a majority of the employees in the bargaining unit (not just a majority of the employees voting) when electing union representation. The bill also requires unions to provide bargaining unit employees with the right to vote by secret ballot, including when voting whether to engage in a strike or refusal to work. Further, union dues, fees, assessments, and other contributions may be used for only collective bargaining or contract administrative functions. Additionally, the bill establishes a process for nullifying executive orders that the Office of Management and Budget determines are likely to result in an employer ordering a plant closure or mass layoff.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1855
Employee Rights Act
Mar 22, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-3889
Introduced in Senate
Mar 24, 2022
Introduced in House
Mar 24, 2022
Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 29, 2022
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3954)
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1855
    Employee Rights Act


  • March 22, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-3889
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 24, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • March 24, 2022
    Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • March 29, 2022
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3954)


  • November 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
Rick W. Allen

Rick W. Allen

Republican Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (38)
Dusty Johnson (Republican)Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Bob Good (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Adrian Smith (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Jake LaTurner (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Ken Buck (Republican)William R. Timmons (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)J. French Hill (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)James Comer (Republican)Scott Fitzgerald (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Michelle Steel (Republican)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)

Rules Committee, Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

Labor and Employment

Related Bills

  • HR 117-5171: Freedom From Union Violence Act of 2021
  • S 117-3889: Employee Rights Act
  • HR 117-6952: RAISE Act
  • HR 117-1523: Modern Worker Empowerment Act
  • HR 117-4839: Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2021
  • S 117-526: Modern Worker Empowerment Act
  • S 117-2867: Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2021
  • S 117-3454: Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2022
  • HR 117-3185: Save Local Business Act
  • S 117-1636: Save Local Business Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted