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A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to modify the authority of the National Labor Relations Board with respect to rulemaking, issuance of complaints, and authority over unfair labor practices.

7/12/2024, 10:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 4709

Bill 118 s 4709, also known as the National Labor Relations Act Amendment, aims to make changes to the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) in order to adjust the powers of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in regards to rulemaking, issuing complaints, and handling unfair labor practices.

The bill proposes modifications to the NLRB's authority in several key areas. Firstly, it seeks to alter the rulemaking process of the NLRB, potentially giving the board more flexibility and autonomy in creating and implementing rules related to labor relations. This could impact how labor disputes are resolved and how unions and employers interact.

Secondly, the bill aims to adjust the NLRB's ability to issue complaints, which are formal allegations of unfair labor practices. By potentially changing the process by which complaints are filed and investigated, the bill could impact how quickly and effectively labor disputes are addressed. Lastly, the bill looks to modify the NLRB's authority over unfair labor practices. This could involve changing the criteria for what constitutes an unfair labor practice, as well as potentially altering the penalties and remedies available to the NLRB in cases of unfair labor practices. Overall, Bill 118 s 4709 seeks to make significant changes to the NLRA and the powers of the NLRB in order to potentially streamline and improve the process of resolving labor disputes and enforcing labor laws in the United States.

Current Status of Bill S 4709

Bill S 4709 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 11, 2024. Bill S 4709 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 11, 2024.  Bill S 4709's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of July 11, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4709

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4709

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4709

A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to modify the authority of the National Labor Relations Board with respect to rulemaking, issuance of complaints, and authority over unfair labor practices.
A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to modify the authority of the National Labor Relations Board with respect to rulemaking, issuance of complaints, and authority over unfair labor practices.

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