VoterlyH.J.Res. 42: Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to drug testing of unemployment compensation applicants.
115th Congress · Sponsored from Texas · Became law
What this bill does
This joint resolution nullifies the rule finalized by the Department of Labor on August 1, 2016, relating to establishing, for state unemployment compensation program purposes, occupations that regularly conduct drug testing.
Key facts
- Status Became law
- Introduced 2017-01-30
- Policy area Labor and Employment
- Cosponsors 35
- Latest action Became Public Law No: 115-17.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8] introduced H.J.Res. 42. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
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Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
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Agree or disagree with H.J.Res. 42? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8]'s profile to vote on their bills and check your alignment % with the sponsor.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.J.Res. 42 do?
This joint resolution nullifies the rule finalized by the Department of Labor on August 1, 2016, relating to establishing, for state unemployment compensation program purposes, occupations that regularly conduct drug testing.
Who sponsored H.J.Res. 42?
Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8] (R) of Texas is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.J.Res. 42?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.J.Res. 42 now law?
Yes — the latest action indicates H.J.Res. 42 became law.