HR 1723
Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2025
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 1:27 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2025, aims to protect the labor rights of Native American tribes and tribal businesses operating on tribal lands. It clarifies that Indian tribes, tribal enterprises, and institutions on tribal land are exempt from certain requirements of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), which typically governs unionization and collective bargaining for employers. This means that tribal governments and businesses are not subject to the same labor laws as other employers in the United States. The bill seeks to uphold tribal self-governance regarding labor matters.
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Doug LaMalfa
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