Labor & Employment (Collective Bargaining)

in committee · United States · House Jul 21, 2026

HR 8775: Ending Predator Access to Union Power Act

The Ending Predator Access to Union Power Act prohibits individuals convicted of certain sex offenses against minors from holding office in labor unions. This change expands the list of disqualifying crimes under the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 to include these specific offenses. The bill takes effect 30 days after it is signed into law.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill expands disqualifying crimes for union office to include sex offenses against minors, protecting victims and enhancing accountability.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill strengthens worker protections by barring sex offenders from union leadership, safeguarding union integrity and member safety.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking Child Labor Collective Bargaining Labor Standards

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 27, 2026

SRES 688: A resolution expressing support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries in the United States and the essential services those libraries provide to communities, recognizing the need for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social service and community supports provided by libraries, preserving the right of all citizens of the United States to freely access information and resources in their communities, supporting a strong union voice for library workers, and defending the civil rights of library staff.

This Senate resolution expresses support for library staff across public, school, academic, and special libraries in the United States. It highlights the essential services libraries provide, such as equitable internet access, social support, and community resources, while calling for adequate funding at all government levels. The measure reaffirms the right of citizens to freely access information and explicitly supports the ability of library workers to unionize and collectively bargain. Additionally, it defends the civil rights of library staff against intimidation and censorship, noting recent challenges like book bans and the potential elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly calls for adequate funding for libraries and supports unionization, indicating a stance to fund essential public services.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill supports school libraries, advocates for equitable internet access, and calls for adequate funding to strengthen educational resources.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly supports a strong union voice for library workers and defends their civil rights, directly advancing collective bargaining and worker protections.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly supports equitable internet access and defends civil rights to freely access information, aligning with digital equity goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Libraries Collective Bargaining Broadband Access

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in committee · United States · Senate May 20, 2026

S 4599: Scratch Cooked Meals for Students Act of 2026

The Scratch Cooked Meals for Students Act of 2026 creates a five-year pilot program to provide grants to school districts that prepare meals using unprocessed or minimally processed ingredients. To receive funding, schools must apply and prioritize those serving low-income students and those committed to self-operation or collective bargaining agreements. The grants cover costs for staff training, kitchen equipment, employee wages, and technology, while recipients must work with a technical assistance center to create implementation plans. Schools receiving the money will report on their progress by tracking the percentage of whole ingredients used and the number of scratch-cooked menu items served. The program is authorized to receive $20 million annually from fiscal years 2027 through 2031.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a five-year pilot program providing grants to school districts for scratch-cooked meals, directly increasing funding for public services.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides grants to school districts for meal programs, directly funding student nutrition and school infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly funds employee wages and requires prioritization of schools committed to collective bargaining agreements.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly allocates grant funds to cover technology costs for schools, indicating a supportive stance toward funding tech infrastructure in education.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health Collective Bargaining

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in committee · United States · House Apr 21, 2026

HR 8418: Know Your Labor Rights Act

This bill, known as the Know Your Labor Rights Act, requires employers to post notices about employee labor rights in both physical and digital formats where employee notices are typically displayed. It mandates that employers inform new employees about these rights and provides the National Labor Relations Board with the authority to enforce compliance through orders and civil penalties. The maximum penalty for each violation is set at $500, and the Board must publicly share the notice forms and texts at no cost to employers. These changes directly affect employers and employees by increasing transparency around labor rights and establishing clearer enforcement mechanisms.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates employers post labor rights notices and empowers the NLRB to enforce compliance, directly protecting workers' rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Labor Standards

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in committee · United States · House Apr 23, 2026

HRES 1212: Expressing support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries in the United States and the essential services those libraries provide to communities, recognizing the need for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social service and community supports provided by libraries, preserving the right of all citizens of the United States to freely access information and resources in their communities, supporting a strong union voice for library workers, and defending the civil rights of library staff.

This House Resolution expresses support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries across the United States and the essential services they provide to communities. It recognizes libraries as critical infrastructure and supports prioritizing full funding for their services at federal, state, and local levels. The resolution also reaffirms the public's right to access information, the right of library workers to organize and collectively bargain, and their civil rights to perform their duties without intimidation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly calls for prioritizing full funding for library services at federal, state, and local levels, directly supporting budget allocation for public services.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill supports library staff who provide educational resources and access to information, recognizing libraries as critical infrastructure for education and community support.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly supports collective bargaining rights and union voice for library workers, protecting labor rights.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Libraries Collective Bargaining

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in committee · United States · House Oct 3, 2025

HR 5689: Shutdown Guidance for Financial Institutions Act

HR 5689, the "Shutdown Guidance for Financial Institutions Act," requires federal banking regulators (like the Fed and FDIC) to issue guidance within 180 days of enactment. The guidance directs financial institutions to help consumers and businesses affected by government shutdowns - such as furloughed federal workers, District of Columbia employees, or contractors with reduced income - by offering flexible payment options, modifying loan terms, and preventing temporary payment difficulties from harming credit scores. Regulators must also issue a press release within 24 hours of a shutdown starting to notify institutions and the public. The bill mandates a post-shutdown report to Congress within 90 days and potential guidance updates if issues arise.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill helps furloughed workers and businesses by requiring financial institutions to offer flexible payment options and modify loan terms during government shutdowns, protecting workers from financial hardship.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining

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passed · United States · House Jun 9, 2026

HRES 1140: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5408) to accelerate workplace time-to-contract under the National Labor Relations Act.

This resolution is a procedural measure that allows the House of Representatives to immediately consider and vote on a separate bill (H.R. 5408) without following standard legislative procedures. It waives certain rules that would normally apply, such as points of order and debate restrictions, to expedite the process. The resolution does not create new policy but instead sets the parliamentary framework for advancing a bill that aims to speed up contract negotiations under the National Labor Relations Act.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill accelerates workplace contract negotiations under NLRA, facilitating collective bargaining and union agreements.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining

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in committee · United States · Senate Oct 9, 2025

S 2995: Shutdown Guidance for Financial Institutions Act

This bill requires federal financial regulators (like the Fed and CFPB) to issue guidance within 180 days of enactment, directing banks and lenders to assist consumers and businesses affected by government shutdowns. It defines affected groups as furloughed federal employees, DC workers without pay, or contractors facing income loss due to shutdowns. The guidance mandates lenders to help these groups with loan modifications, prevent credit score harm from temporary payment difficulties, and avoid reporting modified loans negatively. Regulators must also issue a public alert at shutdown start and submit a post-shutdown effectiveness report to Congress within 90 days.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill protects workers affected by government shutdowns by requiring financial institutions to assist with loan modifications and prevent credit score harm, supporting workers' financial stability during employment disruptions.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining

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passed · United States · House Jun 11, 2025

HR 2096: Protecting Our Nation’s Capital Emergency Act

HR 2096, the "Protecting Our Nation’s Capital Emergency Act," aims to address rising crime in Washington, D.C., by reversing specific District of Columbia police policies. It directly affects Metropolitan Police Department officers and civilian employees by restoring two key provisions: (1) the right for officers to negotiate discipline matters through collective bargaining, and (2) the statute of limitations for claims against police personnel. The bill repeals related sections of the 2022 D.C. Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Act, which had previously limited these rights. These changes are intended to improve police recruitment and retention amid staffing shortages and rising crime rates.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRestores collective bargaining for police discipline, weakening oversight (key indicator of oppose)85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRestores collective bargaining for police discipline, directly supporting workers' rights under Labor & Employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Collective Bargaining

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in committee · United States · House Nov 20, 2025

HR 1560: Postal Supervisors and Managers Fairness Act of 2025

HR 1560, the Postal Supervisors and Managers Fairness Act of 2025, requires the U.S. Postal Service to formally negotiate pay and benefits changes with supervisors' organizations. It mandates that the Postal Service provide written proposals to these organizations 60 days before pay decisions expire or after new collective bargaining agreements affecting supervisor pay are reached. The bill also shortens dispute resolution timelines, requiring binding final decisions within 15 days of a panel's recommendation. This directly affects postal supervisors and managers covered under recognized bargaining organizations. The law changes the negotiation process but does not alter specific pay rates or benefits.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates formal negotiation of pay/benefits with supervisor organizations, requires written proposals, and shortens dispute resolution - strengthening collective bargaining for postal managers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining

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