Bill · H.R. 20· House(119-HR-20)

Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025

Age: 79 years

Virginia

Introduced: 3/5/2025
Last activity: 3/5/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsored by: Robert Scott
Cosponsors: - 215 - 2

Labor and Employment

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

H.R. 20, the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025, amends the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act of 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959. The bill alters definitions related to employment, including joint employers, independent contractors, and supervisors. It places new restrictions on employer practices during union organizing and collective bargaining, establishes penalties for unfair labor practices, and provides for whistleblower protections. Additionally, the legislation mandates remote electronic voting systems for union representation elections and requires various reports from the Government Accountability Office.

Yes· 3 of 20

Would union members be better off under this?+10
Strongly favors union organization, funding via fair share agreements, and collective bargaining power.
Does this strengthen the rights of workers to organise?+10
The bill significantly expands collective bargaining rights, simplifies union elections, and protects the right to organize.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+8
Stronger collective bargaining rights typically lead to higher wages and benefits for low-wage workers.

The opposite· 3 of 9

Would business owners be better off under this?-8
Increases potential liabilities, civil penalties, and limits employer control over labor relations.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?-7
Small businesses face higher compliance costs, stricter joint-employer definitions, and significant civil penalties for unfair labor practices.
Does this leave more decisions to the states?-5
The bill explicitly overrides certain state or territorial laws regarding fair share agreements.