A joint resolution to provide for a temporary prohibition of strikes or lockouts with respect to the Long Island Rail Road labor-management dispute.
Public Law 100-2 · H.J.Res. 93 · 100th Congress · began in the House
Signed by Ronald Reagan (R) on Jan 28, 1987 · Labor and Employment
Sponsor: Rep. Norman Lent (R-NY-4)
Cosponsors (5): Rep. James Florio, Rep. Thomas Downey,
Passage votes
- HouseVoice vote
- SenateVoice vote
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Extends for 60 days from January 17, 1987, a temporary prohibition on strikes or lockouts with respect to the Long Island Rail Road labor-management dispute.
Directs the National Mediation Board to appoint a three-member board to report to the Congress its recommendations for a proposed solution of such dispute. Requires submission of such report no later than ten days before the expiration of the 60-day period.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 7 actions.
- Jan 28, 1987Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 100-2.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
- Jan 27, 1987FloorFloor · Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote.
- FloorFloor · Passed House by Voice Vote.
- Jan 21, 1987CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Energy and Commerce Committee
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.