To nullify the Executive Order relating to Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
Passed HouseMr. Golden of Maine (for himself, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mr. Norcross, …
Passed House (inferred from eh version)
On Passage
Protect America’s Workforce Act
Summary
What This Bill Does
Nullifies an Executive Order from March 27, 2025 that excluded certain agencies from federal labor-management relations programs. Prohibits use of federal funds to implement the order and preserves collective bargaining agreements in effect as of March 26, 2025.
Who Benefits and How
Federal employee unions regain collective bargaining rights that would have been eliminated. Federal workers at affected agencies retain union representation and negotiated benefits.
Who Bears the Burden and How
The executive branch loses authority to exclude agencies from labor relations requirements. Federal agencies that would have been freed from union negotiations must continue to bargain collectively.
Key Provisions
- Executive Order has no force or effect
- No federal funds for implementing the order
- Collective bargaining agreements as of March 26, 2025 remain in full effect
- Agreements continue through their stated terms
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Nullifies Executive Order excluding agencies from federal labor-management relations
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Use legislative power to overturn executive action on labor relations"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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