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Approval of Labor Relations Rules for U.S. Senate Employees.

The U.S. Senate approves regulations governing labor-management relations for its staff, including employees in Senators' personal offices and committees. This action ensures that Senate employees are covered by the same federal labor rights framework, concerning collective bargaining and union activities, as other federal workers. It formalizes fair employment practices within the legislative branch.
Key points
Formal approval of rules governing unionization and collective bargaining rights for Senate staff.
Ensures Senate employees (including those in leadership and committee offices) are subject to the same federal labor laws as other government employees.
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Print number: 118_SRES_285
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Process start date: 2023-06-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution to provide for the approval of final regulations relating to Federal service labor-management relations that are applicable to the Senate and the employees of the Senate, and that were issued by the Office of Compliance, now known as the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights, on August 19, 1996, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_SRES_285.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Formal approval of rules governing unionization and collective bargaining rights for Senate staff.
  • Ensures Senate employees (including those in leadership and committee offices) are subject to the same federal labor laws as other government employees.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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