Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5408) to accelerate...
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5408) to accelerate workplace time-to-contract under the National Labor Relations Act.
This bill aims to expedite the process for workers to establish a contract in the workplace by amending the National Labor Relations Act. If passed, it would affect workers and employers by making it quicker for employees to negotiate and finalize contracts, potentially leading to more stable and agreed-upon working conditions.
As of June 9, 2026, the bill has advanced in the House, with a motion to reconsider tabled without objection. The previous question was ordered, and by voice vote, the resolution was agreed to. The bill was considered from the Discharge Calendar, and there was an hour of debate. The latest action was on May 20, 2026, when a motion to discharge the Committee on Rules was filed and assigned to the Discharge Calendar.
Key actions include the bill being introduced on March 26, 2026, referred the same day, and receiving a motion to discharge the Committee on Rules on April 20, 2026. On June 9, 2026, the House debated and agreed to the resolution by a vote of 221 to 201.
