Federal · 119th Congress
Protect America's Workforce Act
Policy areaLabor and Employment
Summary
This bill nullifies the Executive Order titled Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs (issued on March 27, 2025), which excludes specified executive agencies and subdivisions from the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute. The statute authorizes federal employees' participation in collective bargaining and enforces collective bargaining rights.
The bill also specifies that a covered collective bargaining agreement in place as of March 26, 2025, shall have full force and effect through the stated term of the agreement.
Sponsor
Cosponsors226
Debbie DingellDU.S. Representative · 6th District · MI
Brian K. FitzpatrickRU.S. Representative · 1st District · PA
Nick LaLotaRU.S. Representative · 1st District · NY
Michael LawlerRU.S. Representative · 17th District · NY
Donald NorcrossDU.S. Representative · 1st District · NJ
Mark PocanDU.S. Representative · 2nd District · WI
Michael R. TurnerRU.S. Representative · 10th District · OH
Eleanor Holmes NortonDU.S. Representative · At-Large · DC
Don BaconRU.S. Representative · 2nd District · NE
Donald S. Beyer, Jr.DU.S. Representative · 8th District · VA
Nikki BudzinskiDU.S. Representative · 13th District · IL
Ed CaseDU.S. Representative · 1st District · HI12 of 226
Floor votes
Other titles2
To nullify the Executive Order relating to Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs, and for other purposes.Official Title as IntroducedOfficial Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Protect America's Workforce ActShort Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Passed House
Legislative history8
Dec 15, 2025
SenateReceived in the Senate.
Dec 11, 2025
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 11, 2025
House · Floor
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 195 (Roll no. 332). (text: CR H5795)Roll Call 332231–195
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Dec 11, 2025
House · FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Dec 11, 2025
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2550.
Dec 11, 2025
House · FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 432. (consideration: CR H5795-5802)
Apr 1, 2025
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Apr 1, 2025
IntroducedIntroduced in House
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