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H.R. 5139 (95th)

A bill to amend chapter 49 of title 10, United States Code, to prohibit union organization in the Armed Forces.

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Introduced

16 March 1977

Last action

16 March 1977 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on Armed Services.

Sponsors

Rep. Levitas, Elliott H. [D-GA-4], Rep. Rousselot, John H. [R-CA-26], Rep. Myers, Gary A. [R-PA-25], Rep. McEwen, Robert C. [R-NY-30], Rep. Carter, Tim Lee [R-KY-5], Rep. Emery, David F. [R-ME-1]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

6 June 2025

Defence

Summary

Makes it unlawful for any individual or entity to solicit to enroll or enroll any member of the armed forces in any labor organization, or for any member of the armed forces to join, or encourage other members to join, any labor union. Prescribes a penalty of not more than five years imprisonment for any individual violating this Act, and a fine of not less than $25,000 nor more than $50,000 for any labor organization in violation of this Act. (Adds 10 U.S.C. 975)

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Timeline

  1. 16 March 1977

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 16 March 1977

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 March 1977

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

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