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PRO Act Passes the House but Fate in Senate Remains Unknown
The Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act passed in the U.S. House of Representatives (HR 482) March 9, seeking to redefine what constitutes an independent contractor. That move has everyone from union leaders, to small businesses trying to figure out … Continue reading
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House Passes “Sue and Settle” Bill
Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that locks in reforms to so-called “sue and settle” procedures for government regulations, which are often used to bypass the normal regulatory process. The bill was strongly supported by the … Continue reading
House Passes REINS Act to Limit Regulations
On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the “Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny” (REINS) Act (H.R. 26), introduced earlier this week by Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga). The measure would require Congress to approve all new major regulations enacted by … Continue reading
House Votes to Delay Overtime Rule
Last night, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Regulatory Relief for Small Businesses, Schools, and Nonprofits Act (H.R. 6094), which would delay implementation of the Department of Labor’s (DOL) new Overtime Rule for six months. However, the Obama administration issued … Continue reading
House Passes Construction Education Legislation
The U.S. House of Representatives this week passed Perkins Act legislation, which addresses the construction workforce shortage. “The fact an overwhelming and bipartisan majority of the House approved this new career and technical education legislation is a clear sign that … Continue reading
