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H.R. 1173 (105th)

Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 1997

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Introduced

20 March 1997

Last action

6 May 1997 · Introduced

Status

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2178)

Sponsors

Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Ney, Robert W. [R-OH-18], Rep. Clement, Bob [D-TN-5], Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2], Rep. Foley, Mark [R-FL-16], Rep. Kleczka, Gerald D. [D-WI-4], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4], Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. McHale, Paul [D-PA-15], Rep. Hilliard, Earl F. [D-AL-7], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Ford, Harold E., Jr. [D-TN-9], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Schaefer, Dan [R-CO-6], Rep. Gutknecht, Gil [R-MN-1], Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI], Rep. McKinney, Cynthia A. [D-GA-4], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Ramstad, Jim [R-MN-3], Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav [D-MN-5], Rep. Condit, Gary A. [D-CA-18], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. McCarthy, Karen [D-MO-5], Rep. Cramer, Robert E. (Bud), Jr. [D-AL-5], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Barrett, Thomas M. [D-WI-5], Rep. Wise, Robert E., Jr. [D-WV-2], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Visclosky, Peter J. [D-IN-1], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Delahunt, William D. [D-MA-10], Rep. Allen, Thomas H. [D-ME-1], Rep. Strickland, Ted [D-OH-6], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29], Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-1], Rep. Furse, Elizabeth [D-OR-1]

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Summary

Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 1997 - Provides collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments. Requires States to grant public safety employees the right to form and join a labor organization which excludes management and supervisory employees, and which is, or seeks to be, recognized as the exclusive bargaining agent for such employees. Specifies related requirements for public safety employers. Requires the Director the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) to issue regulations establishing collective bargaining procedures for public safety employers and employees in States that fail to comply with the requirements of this Act. Gives the FMCS the same authority as a State Labor Relations Board (or of the National Labor Relations Board where no such State Board exists) for public safety employers and employees covered by this Act. Grants a public safety employer, employee, or labor organization the right to seek enforcement of such regulations through appropriate State courts. Prohibits public safety employers, employees, and labor organizations from engaging in lockouts or strikes. Provides that existing collective bargaining units and agreements shall not be invalidated by this Act. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 20 March 1997

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 20 March 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 20 March 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 21 April 1997

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.

    Source: Committee

  5. 6 May 1997

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2178)

    Source: IntroReferral

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