H.R. 1723 Reported by committee Native Americans

Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2025

To clarify the rights of Indians and Indian Tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2] Introduced February 27, 2025 Cosponsors 7 (7 R) Latest action January 16, 2026

Summary

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.)

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Jan 16, 2026 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 393.
  2. Jan 16, 2026 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-458.
  3. Sep 17, 2025 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 16.
  4. Sep 17, 2025 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  5. Feb 27, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  6. Feb 27, 2025 Introduced in House

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