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HR 1505119th CongressIn Committee
Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act
Introduced: Feb 21, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8] (R-Minnesota)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act establishes federal standards for collective bargaining rights of state and local public safety officers.
Key Points
- 1Requires states to provide collective bargaining rights for law enforcement, firefighters, and EMS personnel
- 2Establishes Federal Labor Relations Authority oversight for non-compliant states
- 3Mandates binding interest arbitration for impasse resolution
- 4Protects against strikes and lockouts that disrupt emergency services
- 5Allows two-year implementation period after state determinations
- 6Preserves existing collective bargaining agreements and state law variations
Impact Areas
State and local public safety officersMunicipal and state governmentsLabor unions representing first respondersFederal Labor Relations AuthorityEmergency services and public safety
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