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HR 5561 United States House · 119th Congress

Picket Line Protection Act of 2025

HR 5561, the Picket Line Protection Act of 2025, amends the tax code to exclude strike replacement wages from taxable income for union members. It directly affects members of labor organizations (501(c)(5) groups) who receive compensation from their union during a strike, making that income non-taxable. The key provision adds Section 139J to the Internal Revenue Code, removing this specific income from gross income calculations. This change applies to compensation received after January 1, 2025.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExcludes union strike replacement wages from taxable income, providing tax relief to workers, aligning with tax relief indicators for middle/lower income.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExcludes union strike replacement wages from taxable income, directly supporting workers' financial stability during labor actions and strengthening collective bargaining rights.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Sep 2025
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Introduced Sep 23, 2025 Last action Sep 23, 2025
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Shri Thanedar
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