Bill · H.R. 5408· House(119-HR-5408)

Faster Labor Contracts Act

Age: 68 years

New Jersey

Introduced: 9/16/2025
Last activity: 6/10/2026 — Received in the Senate.
Sponsored by: Donald Norcross
Cosponsors: - 93 - 17

Labor and Employment

Introduced
Passed House
Awaiting Senate

What this bill would do

The "Faster Labor Contracts Act" aims to speed up the process of creating initial labor contracts after a union is recognized. It amends the National Labor Relations Act to require parties to begin bargaining within 10 days of a written request. If an agreement isn't reached within 90 days, the parties can request mediation through the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. If mediation fails after 30 days, the dispute is referred to a three-person arbitration panel. This panel's binding decision remains in effect for two years unless both parties agree in writing to change it. Finally, the Comptroller General is required to report to Congress on the average time it takes to reach these initial agreements.

Yes· 3 of 4

Would union members be better off under this?+8
The act prevents employers from using protracted negotiations to sap union resolve by mandating faster timelines and arbitration.
Does this strengthen the rights of workers to organise?+7
The bill accelerates the process of securing initial labor contracts through mandatory bargaining timelines and arbitration.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5
Faster contract negotiation can more quickly secure higher wages and benefits for workers.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.

What Congress actually voted on

One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.

The House: the vote on whether to pass the billPassed 230–193
This is the real decision in this chamber. Passing here sends the bill to the other chamber, which must pass it too before it can go to the President.
06/09/2026 · Roll call 216 · recorded as “On Passage”