H.J.Res. 98: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status".

118th Congress · Sponsored from Michigan · In progress

What this bill does

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the National Labor Relations Board titled Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status and published on October 27, 2023. The rule establishes a new joint employer standard for determining whether two employers simultaneously employ a particular employee or employees.Under the rule, an entity may be considered a joint employer of another employer's employees if the two share or codetermine the employees' essential terms and conditions of employment.The rule is currently scheduled to take effect on February 26, 2024. 

Key facts

Sponsor

Rep. James, John [R-MI-10]
Rep. James, John [R-MI-10]
Lead sponsor · Michigan
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Who funds the sponsor?

Rep. James, John [R-MI-10] introduced H.J.Res. 98. 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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Frequently asked questions

What does H.J.Res. 98 do?

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the National Labor Relations Board titled Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status and published on October 27, 2023. The rule establishes a new joint employer standard for determining whether two employers simultan…

Who sponsored H.J.Res. 98?

Rep. James, John [R-MI-10] (R) of Michigan is the lead sponsor.

How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.J.Res. 98?

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. 98 now law?

Not yet. The current status is "In progress." See the latest action above for details.