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Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2025
4/17/2025, 3:08 AM
Summary of Bill S 1301
Bill 119 s 1301, also known as the "Indian Labor Rights Act," aims to clarify the rights of Native American tribes and individuals living on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The NLRA is a federal law that protects the rights of employees to organize and bargain collectively with their employers.
This bill specifically addresses the unique circumstances of Native American tribes and individuals living on Indian lands, who may have different labor relations needs and challenges compared to other populations. The bill seeks to ensure that Native Americans have the same rights and protections under the NLRA as other workers in the United States.
Some key provisions of the bill include clarifying that Native American tribes have the authority to regulate labor relations on their lands, ensuring that tribal sovereignty is respected in labor disputes, and providing mechanisms for resolving conflicts between tribal and federal labor laws. Overall, the goal of Bill 119 s 1301 is to protect the rights of Native American workers and tribes while also respecting their sovereignty and unique cultural and legal traditions. This bill is an important step towards ensuring that all workers in the United States, including those living on Indian lands, have the same rights and protections in the workplace.
This bill specifically addresses the unique circumstances of Native American tribes and individuals living on Indian lands, who may have different labor relations needs and challenges compared to other populations. The bill seeks to ensure that Native Americans have the same rights and protections under the NLRA as other workers in the United States.
Some key provisions of the bill include clarifying that Native American tribes have the authority to regulate labor relations on their lands, ensuring that tribal sovereignty is respected in labor disputes, and providing mechanisms for resolving conflicts between tribal and federal labor laws. Overall, the goal of Bill 119 s 1301 is to protect the rights of Native American workers and tribes while also respecting their sovereignty and unique cultural and legal traditions. This bill is an important step towards ensuring that all workers in the United States, including those living on Indian lands, have the same rights and protections in the workplace.
Congressional Summary of S 1301
Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2025
This bill excludes Indian tribes and tribal enterprises and institutions on tribal land from requirements for employers under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). (Currently under the NLRA, employers may not engage in unfair labor practices and must allow employees to form unions, engage in collective bargaining, and take collective action.)
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Current Status of Bill S 1301
Bill S 1301 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 3, 2025. Bill S 1301 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on April 3, 2025. Bill S 1301's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. as of April 3, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1301
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
8Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
8Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1301
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1301
A bill to clarify the rights of Indians and Indian Tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act.
A bill to clarify the rights of Indians and Indian Tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act.
Comments

Ricky Adler
1,148
1 year ago
I'm not sure how this will impact me. Can someone explain how this bill will affect labor relations on Indian lands?

Raelynn Pickett
1,120
1 year ago
I think this bill is good for tribes and their labor rights. It's important for them to have sovereignty over their own affairs. It might help create more jobs and opportunities for people in tribal communities.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1301
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