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No Tax Breaks for Union Busting (NTBUB) Act

12/29/2022, 6:18 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8448

Bill 117 HR 8448, also known as the No Tax Breaks for Union Busting (NTBUB) Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to prevent companies from receiving tax breaks or incentives if they engage in activities that are considered to be union busting.

The bill specifically targets companies that engage in practices such as intimidating or retaliating against workers who are trying to organize a union, or interfering with union elections. It aims to level the playing field for workers who are trying to exercise their right to organize and collectively bargain.

Under the NTBUB Act, companies found to be engaging in union busting activities would be ineligible for certain tax breaks and incentives that are available to other businesses. This is intended to discourage companies from engaging in these practices and to protect the rights of workers to organize and bargain collectively. Overall, the NTBUB Act is aimed at promoting fair labor practices and ensuring that workers are able to exercise their rights without fear of retaliation or intimidation from their employers. It is an important piece of legislation that seeks to protect the rights of workers and promote a more equitable workplace environment.

Congressional Summary of HR 8448

No Tax Breaks for Union Busting (NTBUB) Act

This bill denies employers a tax deduction for any expenditures incurred for attempting to influence their employees with respect to labor organizations or labor organization activities, such as elections, labor disputes, and collective actions.

The bill requires employers to report on their attempts to influence their employees with respect to labor organizations and their activities.

Current Status of Bill HR 8448

Bill HR 8448 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 20, 2022. Bill HR 8448 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 20, 2022.  Bill HR 8448's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of July 20, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8448

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
234
Democrat Cosponsors
232
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8448

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8448

No Tax Breaks for Union Busting (NTBUB) Act
No Tax Breaks for Union Busting (NTBUB) Act
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to end the tax subsidy for employer efforts to influence their workers' exercise of their rights around labor organizations and engaging in collective action.

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