HR 1212 · 99th Congress · Labor and Employment

National Employment Priorities Act of 1985

Introduced 1985-02-21· Sponsored by Rep. Gaydos, Joseph M. [D-PA-20]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Employment Opportunities.(1985-03-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Employment Priorities Act of 1985 - Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to add provisions relating to national employment priorities. Sets forth general provisions. Establishes in the Department of Labor a National Employment Relocation Administration, to be headed by an Administrator and Deputy Administrator appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. Establishes a National Employment Relocation Advisory Council. Directs the members of such Council to perform specified functions, including advising the Secretary of Labor and the Administrator regarding the activities of the National Employment Relocation Administration and evaluating the effectiveness of programs carried out under this Act. Requires written notice to be given to the Secretary whenever: (1) a business concern intends to close or transfer all or part of its operations; and (2) at least 15 percent of the employees who are members of a labor organization or 15 percent of all employees in that establishment will suffer an eligible employment loss as a result of any such closing or transfer. Authorizes the Secretary to investigate a proposed closing or transfer of operations un…

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