S. 1143 (112th): A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that agencies may not deduct labor organization dues from the pay of Federal employees, and for other purposes.

Introduced:
Jun 06, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Sen. Jim DeMint [R-SC]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on June 6, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jun 06, 2011
Referred to Committee Jun 06, 2011
Cosponsors
none
Committees

Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

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Last updated Jun 06, 2011.
5 pages

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6/6/2011--Introduced.
Prohibits federal agencies, including executive, legislative, and judicial agencies, the United States Postal Service (USPO), the Postal Regulatory Commission, and the government of the District of Columbia, from deducting labor organization fees from the salaries of their employees.

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United States Code

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  • 5 U.S.C. Chapter 71