Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2025

The Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2025 would remove Indian tribes, tribal enterprises, and tribal institutions located on tribal land from the requirements of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). Currently, the NLRA requires employers to refrain from unfair labor practices and permits employees to form unions, engage in collective bargaining, and participate in collective action. If enacted, this bill would allow tribal employers to operate outside these federal labor protections.

The practical effect would be that workers employed by tribal governments, tribal businesses, and tribal institutions would no longer have the federal right to unionize, negotiate collectively, or take collective labor action under NLRA protections. This could affect employment conditions for Native Americans and others working in tribal enterprises across Indian lands. The bill has passed committee review and is eligible for a floor vote in the House, though it has not yet been enacted into law.