Title 29 — LaborRelease 119-73
§440 Civil action for enforcement by Secretary; jurisdiction
Title 29 › Chapter CHAPTER 11— - LABOR-MANAGEMENT REPORTING AND DISCLOSURE PROCEDURE › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER III— - REPORTING BY LABOR ORGANIZATIONS, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF LABOR ORGANIZATIONS, AND EMPLOYERS › § 440
Summary
Secretary can sue in federal court if someone violates or threatens to violate these rules, and can ask for court orders to stop it either where it happened or in D.C.
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Title 29, §440
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Whenever it shall appear that any person has violated or is about to violate any of the provisions of this subchapter, the Secretary may bring a civil action for such relief (including injunctions) as may be appropriate. Any such action may be brought in the district court of the United States where the violation occurred or, at the option of the parties, in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.
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29 U.S.C. § 440
Title 29 — Labor
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73