Freedom From Union Violence Act of 2023

HR 5314, the Freedom From Union Violence Act of 2023, amends federal law to criminalize certain acts of violence or threats during labor disputes that obstruct commerce. It makes it a federal crime to use violence or threats to interfere with commerce, with penalties up to $100,000 fines or 20 years in prison, but exempts peaceful picketing and minor incidents like minor property damage. The bill directs state and local authorities to handle cases involving exempt conduct, while preserving federal jurisdiction for serious violence beyond those exemptions. It explicitly states this amendment does not change existing labor laws like the National Labor Relations Act or the Norris-LaGuardia Act. The bill directly affects labor disputes where violence or threats occur, focusing on criminalizing serious interference with commerce.