House Committee Advances Save Local Business Act to Narrow Joint Employer Liability Rules
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Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.R. 2826 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 2826 (118th) →How this policy affects specific groups of people
Rule H. Res. 988 passed House.
The House of Representatives voted to approve this bill. It now goes to the Senate.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 988 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2988, H.R. 2262, H.R. 2270, H.R. 2312 and H.R. 4366. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2988 under a structured rule, and H.R. 2262, H.R. 2270, H.R. 2312, and H.R. 4366 under a closed rule. The rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 368.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-422.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 16.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
House leadership was forced to shelve the Save Local Business Act after a group of self-styled 'pro-worker' Republicans signaled they would join Democrats in opposition. The rift highlights a growing divide within the GOP between traditional business interests and a new populist wing.
The Save Local Business Act would heighten the standard for joint employment under the NLRA and FLSA so that a business is only considered a joint employer if it oversees hiring, firing, pay, and daily supervision. Proponents say the change protects small firms from regulatory whiplash.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Save Local Business Act
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