Bill · H.R. 2952· House(119-HR-2952)
SALT Act
- Introduced
- 4/17/2025
- Last activity
- 4/17/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Burgess Owens
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The SALT Act aims to amend the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 to clarify reporting requirements. It requires labor organizations to file detailed reports regarding payments, loans, or agreements made to employees or third-party consultants for the purpose of influencing the right to organize or bargain collectively. The bill also mandates that persons receiving such payments or agreements must file reports detailing their terms and financial activities. These reports must include specific details such as dates, amounts, and the names of employers or facilities involved. Finally, the Secretary of Labor is tasked with issuing necessary regulations within six months of the Act's enactment.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill increases transparency by requiring detailed financial disclosures of labor-related persuasive activities.
Would union members be better off under this?+4
The bill provides more insight into the financial influences affecting workers' rights to organize.
Does this strengthen the rights of workers to organise?+3
The bill enhances worker protections by increasing transparency regarding third-party efforts to influence labor organizing.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-3
The bill imposes new administrative and financial reporting burdens on entities engaged in labor relations.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency for Employees: Under Section 2, subsection (a)(1), the bill requires disclosure of payments or agreements made to employees for the purpose of persuading them regarding their right to organize, unless such payments were previously or contemporaneously disclosed. This could provide employees with better information regarding such influences.
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Detailed Reporting on Labor Relations Consultants: Section 2, subsection (a)(2) requires labor organizations to report agreements with consultants or independent contractors who undertake activities to persuade employees or supply information regarding labor disputes. This provides a record of who is being paid to influence labor activities.
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Financial Accountability for Third Parties: Section 2, subsection (b)(1) requires persons receiving payments from labor organizations to file reports detailing their receipts and disbursements related to labor relations advice or services. This ensures that the financial side of these persuasive arrangements is documented with the Secretary.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Increased Reporting Burdens for Labor Organizations: Section 2, subsection (a)(3) requires labor organizations to file detailed reports including the date, amount, name, address, and position of any firm or person involved, as well as a full explanation of the circumstances and the specific employer or facility targeted. This creates a requirement for significant documentation and disclosure.
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Reporting Requirements for Independent Entities: Section 2, subsection (b)(1) requires "every person" who receives payments or agreements to file reports within thirty days of entering into such an arrangement, including a detailed statement of terms and conditions. This imposes specific administrative and filing duties on those receiving such funds.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5Increases Federal Power+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Union Protections+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Union Workers+4Good For Business Owners-3
- 5/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/29/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/17/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Introduced in House
Wesley HuntRepublican · Texas
Lloyd SmuckerRepublican · Pennsylvania