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S. 3079 (94th)

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

4 March 1976

Last action

4 March 1976 · Introduced

Status

Referred to Senate Committee on Armed Services.

Sponsors

Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC], Sen. Allen, James B. [D-AL], Sen. Curtis, Carl T. [R-NE], Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM], Sen. Eastland, James O. [D-MS], Sen. Fannin, Paul J. [R-AZ], Sen. Garn, E. J. (Jake) [R-UT], Sen. Goldwater, Barry [R-AZ], Sen. Hansen, Clifford P. [R-WY], Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC], Sen. Hruska, Roman L. [R-NE], Sen. Laxalt, Paul D. [R-NV], Sen. McClellan, John L. [D-AR], Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID], Sen. Moss, Frank E. [D-UT], Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA], Sen. Scott, William Lloyd [R-VA], Sen. Tower, John G. [R-TX], Sen. Young, Milton R. [R-ND], Sen. Talmadge, Herman E. [D-GA], Sen. Taft, Robert, Jr. [R-OH], Sen. Bartlett, Dewey F. [R-OK], Sen. Chiles, Lawton [D-FL], Sen. Morgan, Robert B. [D-NC], Sen. Brock, Bill [R-TN], Sen. Scott, Hugh [R-PA], Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND], Sen. Bellmon, Henry L. [R-OK], Sen. Buckley, James L. [R-NY], Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS], Sen. Beall, J. Glenn, Jr. [R-MD]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

14 January 2025

Defence

Summary

Makes it unlawful for any individual or entity to solicit 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 or 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. 4 March 1976

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 4 March 1976

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

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