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H.R. 5280 (113th)

Employee Empowerment Act

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Introduced

30 July 2014

Last action

26 September 2014 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

Sponsors

Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Hahn, Janice [D-CA-44], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Fudge, Marcia L. [D-OH-11], Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39], Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]

Subjects

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Source updated

12 August 2025

Summary

Employee Empowerment Act - Amends the National Labor Relations Act to authorize a person alleging an unfair labor practice by an employer by discrimination regarding hiring or tenure of employment or any term or condition of employment to encourage or discourage membership in any labor organization, in addition to filing a charge alleging an unfair labor practice with the National Labor Relations Board, to bring a civil action against such employer in U.S. district court. Authorizes the court to grant relief (including injunctive and equitable relief, back pay, and compensatory and punitive damages) and allow the prevailing party a reasonable attorney's fee (including expert witness fees) as part of the costs.

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Timeline

  1. 30 July 2014

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 30 July 2014

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 30 July 2014

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 26 September 2014

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

    Source: Committee

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