HR-2474 : Still Just a Bill

Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2019

This bill amends the National Labor Relations Act and related labor laws to extend protections to union workers. Specifically, it

  • revises the definition of "employee" and "supervisor" to prevent employers from classifying employees as exempt from labor law protections,
  • expands unfair labor practices to include prohibitions against replacement of or discrimination against workers who participate in strikes,
  • makes it an unfair labor practice to require or coerce employees to attend employer meetings designed to discourage union membership,
  • permits workers to participate in collective or class action litigation,
  • allows injunctions against employers engaging in unfair labor practices involving discharge or serious economic harm to an employee,
  • expands penalties for labor law violations, including interference with the National Labor Relations Board or causing serious economic harm to an employee, and
  • allows any person to bring a civil action for harm caused by labor law violations or unfair labor practices.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-02-10IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.Senate
2020-02-06FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2020-02-06VoteOn passage Passed by recorded vote: 224 - 194 (Roll no. 50).House floor actions
2020-02-06VoteOn motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 195 - 223 (Roll no. 49).House floor actions
2020-02-06FloorThe previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.House floor actions
2020-02-06FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hern, Kevin (OK) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to forbid a labor organization from communicating with an employee regarding joining or supporting the labor organization if the employee is not authorized to work in the United States.House floor actions
2020-02-06FloorMr. Hern, Kevin moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Education and Labor. (text: CR H925)House floor actions
2020-02-06FloorThe House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.House floor actions
2020-02-06FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
2020-02-06FloorThe House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2474.House floor actions
2020-02-06FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Rouda amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rouda demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2020-02-06FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 833, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes on the Rouda amendment No. 16.House floor actions
2020-02-06FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 833, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes on the Lawrence amendment No. 15.House floor actions
2020-02-06FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 833, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes on the Tlaib amendment No. 14House floor actions
2020-02-06FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 833, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes on the Vargas amendment No. 13.House floor actions
2020-02-06FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 833, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes on the Rooney (FL) amendment No. 12.House floor actions
2020-02-06FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2020-02-06FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 833, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 11.House floor actions
2020-02-06FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Meadows amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Meadows demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2020-02-06FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 833, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes on the Meadows amendment No. 10.House floor actions
2020-02-06FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 833, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes on the Stevens amendment No. 9.House floor actions
2020-02-06FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 833, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes on the Keller amendment No. 8.House floor actions
2020-02-06FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 833, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes on the Hayes amendment No. 7.House floor actions
2020-02-06FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Allen amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Allen demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2020-02-06FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 833, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes on the Allen amendment No. 6.House floor actions
2020-02-06FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Wild amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Wild demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2020-02-06FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 833, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes on the Wild amendment No. 5.House floor actions
2020-02-06FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Roe (TN) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Roe (TN) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2020-02-06FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 833, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes on the Roe (TN) amendment No. 4.House floor actions
2020-02-06FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 833, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes on the Norcross amendment No. 3.House floor actions
2020-02-06FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Foxx amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2020-02-06FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 833, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes on the Foxx amendment No. 2.House floor actions
2020-02-06FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Stevens amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Stevens demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2020-02-06FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 833, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes on the Stevens amendment No. 1.House floor actions
2020-02-06FloorGENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2474.House floor actions
2020-02-06FloorThe Speaker designated the Honorable Earl Blumenauer to act as Chairman of the Committee.House floor actions
2020-02-06FloorHouse resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 833 and Rule XVIII.House floor actions
2020-02-06FloorRule provides for consideration of H. Res. 826, H.R. 2474 and H.R. 5687. The resolution provides for consideration of H.Res. 826 under a closed rule with one hour of debate. Also, the resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2474, under a structured rule and consideration of H.R. 5687, under a structured rule. Each bill shall be debated for one hour.House floor actions
2020-02-06FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 833. (consideration: CR H879-928; text: CR H895-898)House floor actions
2020-02-05FloorRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 833 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 826, H.R. 2474 and H.R. 5687. The resolution provides for consideration of H.Res. 826 under a closed rule with one hour of debate. Also, the resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2474, under a structured rule and consideration of H.R. 5687, under a structured rule. Each bill shall be debated for one hour.House floor actions
2019-12-16CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 276.House floor actions
2019-12-16CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 116-347.House floor actions
2019-09-25CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 21.House committee actions
2019-09-25CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2019-05-02IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.House floor actions
2019-05-02IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Robert C. "Bobby" Scott [D] (VA-3)
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Policy Area :

Labor and Employment
Related Subjects
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Administrative remedies
  • Civil actions and liability
  • Employment discrimination and employee rights
  • Labor-management relations
Related Geographic Entities
Related Organizations
  • National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)

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