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H.R. 2978 (112th)

Protecting American Jobs Act

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Introduced

20 September 2011

Last action

20 September 2011 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Sponsors

Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8], Rep. Westmoreland, Lynn A. [R-GA-3], Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN], Rep. Nunnelee, Alan [R-MS-1], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Mulvaney, Mick [R-SC-5], Rep. Long, Billy [R-MO-7], Rep. Ross, Dennis A. [R-FL-15], Rep. Broun, Paul C. [R-GA-10], Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3], Rep. Ellmers, Renee L. [R-NC-2], Rep. Canseco, Francisco "Quico" [R-TX-23], Rep. Landry, Jeffrey M. [R-LA-3], Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3], Rep. Flores, Bill [R-TX-17], Rep. Fleming, John [R-LA-4], Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8], Rep. Farenthold, Blake [R-TX-27], Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1], Rep. Black, Diane [R-TN-6], Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11], Rep. Brooks, Mo [R-AL-5], Rep. Roby, Martha [R-AL-2], Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16], Rep. Kingston, Jack [R-GA-1], Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-14], Rep. Ribble, Reid J. [R-WI-8], Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK], Rep. Griffin, Tim [R-AR-2], Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC], Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4], Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16], Rep. Huelskamp, Tim [R-KS-1], Rep. West, Allen B. [R-FL-22], Rep. Fincher, Stephen Lee [R-TN-8], Rep. Whitfield, Ed [R-KY-1], Rep. Jenkins, Lynn [R-KS-2], Rep. Coble, Howard [R-NC-6], Rep. Gowdy, Trey [R-SC-4], Rep. Graves, Tom [R-GA-14], Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4], Rep. Schmidt, Jean [R-OH-2], Rep. Stutzman, Marlin A. [R-IN-3], Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1], Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1], Rep. Palazzo, Steven M. [R-MS-4], Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2], Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY]

Subjects

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23 March 2026

Summary

Protecting American Jobs Act - Amends the National Labor Relations Act to repeal the authority of the General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to issue, and prosecute before the Board, complaints with respect to unfair labor practices. Repeals the prohibition against: (1) review of an administrative law judge's report by any person other than a Board member or legal assistant; and (2) advice to or consultation with the Board by an administrative law judge with respect to exceptions taken to his or her findings, rulings, or recommendations. Limits the Board's rulemaking authority to rules concerning the internal functions of the Board. Prohibits the Board from promulgating rules that affect the substantive rights of a person, employer, employee, or labor organization. Revises Board powers to grant it the authority to investigate unfair labor practices, but repeals its power to prevent any person from engaging in them. Repeals the Board's power to issue a complaint against a person charging an unfair labor practice. Allows an aggrieved party to bring a civil action for relief (including injunctions) in U.S. district court or the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia in cases where it appears that a person has engaged, is engaging, or is about to engage in an unfair labor practice.

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Timeline

  1. 20 September 2011

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

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  2. 20 September 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 20 September 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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