H.R. 5176 (111th): Family and Independent Business Protection Act of 2010

Introduced:
Apr 29, 2010 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Rep. Peter “Pete” Hoekstra [R-MI2]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on April 29, 2010, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Apr 29, 2010
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Education and the Workforce

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Full Title

To amend the National Labor Relations Act to prohibit States and Territories from classifying self-employed individuals as employees under state collective bargaining laws.

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Last updated Apr 29, 2010.
2 pages

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4/29/2010--Introduced.
Family and Independent Business Protection Act of 2010 - Amends the National Labor Relations Act to declare that no state or territory may define or classify any person as a state or territorial employee, for purposes of state or territorial employment, labor relations, or collective bargaining laws or regulations, by reason of such person's receipt of or eligibility for any payment or subsidy funded by the United States.

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