S-248 : Still Just a Bill

Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2015

Amends the National Labor Relations Act to provide that any enterprise or institution owned and operated by an Indian tribe and located on its lands is not considered an employer (thus excluding such enterprises or institutions from coverage by such Act).

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2015-09-10CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 220.Senate
2015-09-10CommitteeCommittee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Barrasso without amendment. With written report No. 114-140.Senate
2015-06-10CommitteeCommittee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported favorably.Senate
2015-04-29CommitteeCommittee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 114-105.Senate
2015-01-22IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.Senate
2015-01-22IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress