Bill · H.R. 1723· House(119-HR-1723)
Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 2/27/2025
- Last activity
- 1/16/2026 — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 393.
- Sponsored by
- John Moolenaar
- Cosponsors
- - 7 - 0
- Introduced
- On Calendar
What this bill would do
The Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2025 aims to clarify the rights of Indians and Indian Tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act. It proposes amendments to Section 2 of the National Labor Relations Act. The bill introduces specific definitions for "Indian tribe," "Indian," and "Indian lands." These definitions include lands within reservations, lands held in trust, and certain lands in Oklahoma. The legislation seeks to clarify how these entities and locations are treated under labor law.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+5
The legislation establishes formal legal definitions for Indian tribes and lands to ensure labor rights are applied to these communities.
Would union members be better off under this?+5
The bill expands the scope of the National Labor Relations Act to include tribal-owned enterprises on Indian lands.
Does this strengthen the rights of workers to organise?+5
The bill clarifies that enterprises owned and operated by Indian tribes on Indian lands are covered under the National Labor Relations Act, which strengthens the legal framework for worker organization.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Clarification of Rights: The bill seeks to clarify the rights of Indians and Indian Tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act (Section 2).
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Specific Definitions for Tribal Entities: The bill provides a formal definition for "Indian tribe" as any Indian tribe, band, nation, pueblo, or other organized group or community recognized for special programs and services (Section 2, paragraph 2, adding item 15).
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Clearer Geographic Scope: The bill defines "Indian lands" to include all lands within reservation limits, lands held in trust by the United States, and certain lands in the State of Oklahoma within former reservation boundaries (Section 2, paragraph 2, adding item 17).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+5Good For Union Workers+5
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Union Protections+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+4
- 1/16/2026
- Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-458.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 393.
- 11/18/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/17/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 16.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/18/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/27/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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