United States 117th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HR 5178 — Truth in Employment Act of 2021

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Truth in Employment Act of 2021 This bill specifies that the prohibitions against unfair labor practices by employers do not require an employer to employ any person who seeks or has sought employment with the employer in furtherance of other employment or agency status.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill clarifies that employers are not required to hire individuals seeking employment if their intention is to disrupt the workplace or inflict economic harm.

  • 29 U.S.C. § 158(a)

    Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as requiring an employer to employ any person who seeks or has sought employment with the employer in furtherance of other employment or agency status.

    This addition clarifies employer rights by stating they are not obligated to hire individuals whose motives may harm the business.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 5178 do?
Truth in Employment Act of 2021 This bill specifies that the prohibitions against unfair labor practices by employers do not require an employer to employ any person who seeks or has sought employment with the employer in furtherance of other employment or agency status.
Who sponsors HR 5178?
HR 5178 is sponsored by Allen, Rick W. (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 5178?
This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 5178?
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