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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jul 11, 2000
Prohibits any executive agency from using any funds to hire an independent entity to: (1) undertake activities to persuade or inform the agency's employees with respect to exercising their right to organize or bargain collectively; or (2) supply the agency with information concerning the activities of employees or a labor organization in connection with representation for the purpose of collective bargaining.
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Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] · D–IL
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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