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H.R. 842 (117th)

Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021

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Introduced

4 February 2021

Last action

11 March 2021 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Sponsors

Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24], Rep. Levin, Andy [D-MI-9], Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7], Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2], Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3], Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20], Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3], Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1], Marie Newman, Rep. Demings, Val Butler [D-FL-10], Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12], Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1], Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44], Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9], Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3], Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8], Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8], Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-14], Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13], Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5], Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26], Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7], Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2], Rep. Bush, Cori [D-MO-1], Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13], Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Rep. Mrvan, Frank J. [D-IN-1]

Subjects

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Summary

Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 20 21 This bill expands various labor protections related to employees' rights to organize and collectively bargain in the workplace. Among other things, it (1) revises the definitions of employee , supervisor , and employer to broaden the scope of individuals covered by the fair labor standards; (2) permits labor organizations to encourage participation of union members in strikes initiated by employees represented by a different labor organization (i.e., secondary strikes); and (3) prohibits employers from bringing claims against unions that conduct such secondary strikes. The bill also allows collective bargaining agreements to require all employees represented by the bargaining unit to contribute fees to the labor organization for the cost of such representation, notwithstanding a state law to the contrary; and expands unfair labor practices to include prohibitions against replacement of, or discrimination against, workers who participate in strikes. The bill makes it an unfair labor practice to require or coerce employees to attend employer meetings designed to discourage union membership and prohibits employers from entering into agreements with employees under which employees waive the right to pursue or a join collective or class-action litigation. Finally, the bill addresses the procedures for union representation elections, modifies the protections against unfair labor practices that result in serious economic harm, and establishes penalties and permits injunctive relief against entities that fail to comply with National Labor Relations Board orders.

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Timeline

  1. 4 February 2021

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 4 February 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 4 February 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 8 March 2021

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 188 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 842, H.R. 8 and H.R. 1446. Rule provides for one hour of general debate for H.R. 842, H.R. 8, and H.R. 1446. The rule provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 842, H.R. 8, and H.R. 1446.

    Source: Floor

  5. 9 March 2021

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  6. 9 March 2021

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 206 (Roll no. 70).

    Source: Floor

  7. 9 March 2021

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 206 (Roll no. 70).

    Source: Floor

  8. 9 March 2021

    Vote

    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 218 (Roll no. 69).

    Source: Floor

  9. 9 March 2021

    Floor

    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.

    Source: Floor

  10. 9 March 2021

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  11. 9 March 2021

    Floor

    Mr. Banks moved to recommit to the Committee on Education and Labor. (text: CR H1176-1177)

    Source: Floor

  12. 9 March 2021

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 842, H.R. 8 and H.R. 1446. Rule provides for one hour of general debate for H.R. 842, H.R. 8, and H.R. 1446. The rule provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 842, H.R. 8, and H.R. 1446.

    Source: Floor

  13. 9 March 2021

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 188. (consideration: CR H1134-1163; text: CR H1134-1137)

    Source: Floor

  14. 11 March 2021

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

10 March 2021 · passed · On Passage · Passed · Official source

Yes 225 · No 206 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 1

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

10 March 2021 · failed · On Motion to Recommit · Failed · Official source

Yes 206 · No 218 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 7

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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