Ending Predator Access to Union Power Act
- Bill Number
- H.R. 8775
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Labor and Employment
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-05-12: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-12T20:58:59Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose This legislation amends the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 to bar individuals convicted of sex offenses against minors from holding certain positions within labor unions.
Key Provisions
- Adds "a sex offense against a minor" to the list of disqualifying convictions under Section 504(a) of the Act.
- Makes a minor technical correction to punctuation in the same section.
- Sets the effective date as 30 days after the bill becomes law.
Significant Changes to Existing Law The bill expands the existing prohibition on serving in union offices or positions for those convicted of certain serious crimes. Previously, the list included crimes such as robbery, bribery, and grievous bodily injury; this measure adds sex offenses against minors as a new disqualifying category.
Potential Impacts
- Labor unions would be required to exclude individuals with such convictions from covered positions.
- Affected individuals would face restrictions on union leadership or employment roles tied to the Act.
- Government agencies responsible for enforcing labor laws may see increased oversight responsibilities regarding compliance.
- No direct effects on international relations are outlined in the bill.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Labor unions and their officers.
- Union members and employees in covered positions.
- Individuals previously convicted of sex offenses against minors.
- Federal agencies that administer and enforce the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications The amendment strengthens restrictions on union participation for certain convicted persons under existing federal labor law. It does not alter constitutional rights or introduce new enforcement mechanisms beyond the existing framework of the 1959 Act.
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Sponsor
Recent Actions
- 2026-05-12: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 2026-05-12: Introduced in House
- 2026-05-12: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Ending Predator Access to Union Power Act — issued 2026-05-12 — PDF (2 pages)