Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5408) to accelerate workplace time-to-contract under the National Labor Relations Act.
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 1140
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Congress
- Status
- Passed House
- Latest Action
- 2026-06-09: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-16T14:14:53Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose This resolution sets expedited procedures for House consideration of H.R. 5408, a bill intended to speed up the process for reaching workplace contracts under the National Labor Relations Act.
Key Provisions
- The House moves directly to debate and vote on H.R. 5408 right after the resolution passes.
- All procedural objections to the bill and its contents are set aside.
- The bill is treated as already read in full.
- Debate is limited to one hour, split evenly between the leaders of the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- A final vote occurs after debate, with only one allowed motion to send the bill back to committee.
- The House Clerk must send the passed bill to the Senate within three calendar days.
- Two specific House rules on voting and reconsideration do not apply to this bill.
Significant Changes to Existing Law The resolution overrides normal House rules that protect against quick votes or allow more debate and amendments. It replaces standard legislative steps with a streamlined process for this single bill.
Potential Impacts
- Government agencies: The National Labor Relations Board and related labor oversight bodies could see faster implementation of new contract rules if the bill becomes law.
- Citizens: Workers and employers may experience shorter timelines for negotiating contracts, potentially affecting union representation and workplace agreements.
- International relations: No direct effects are outlined.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- House members, especially those on the Education and Workforce Committee.
- The U.S. Senate, which receives the bill quickly.
- Labor unions, employees, and businesses covered by the National Labor Relations Act.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications This type of resolution concentrates control over timing and debate in the House majority, which can reduce opportunities for extended discussion or changes to the bill. It operates within Congress’s authority to set its own rules but highlights the use of procedural tools to advance specific legislation.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1]
Recent Actions
- 2026-06-09: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2026-06-09: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 201 (Roll no. 215). (text: CR H4014) (Roll call 215)
- 2026-06-09: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 201 (Roll no. 215). (Roll call 215)
- 2026-06-09: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4029)
- 2026-06-09: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1140, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced the yeas had prevailed. Mr. Walberg demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- 2026-06-09: The previous question was ordered without objection.
- 2026-06-09: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1140.
- 2026-06-09: Considered from the Discharge Calendar. (consideration: CR H4013-4017)
- 2026-06-09: Consideration initiated from the Discharge Calendar.
- 2026-06-09: On motion to discharge Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 199 (Roll no. 212). (Roll call 212)
- 2026-06-09: Mr. Norcross moved to discharge.
- 2026-06-09: DEBATE - Pursuant to the rule, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Norcross motion to discharge.
- 2026-06-09: MOTION TO DISCHARGE COMMITTEE - Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XV, Mr. Norcross called up motion No. 7, to discharge the Committee on Rules from further consideration of H. Res. 1140.
- 2026-06-09: NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER MOTION TO DISCHARGE - Mr. Norcross notified the House of his intent to offer a motion to discharge the Committee on Rules from further consideration of H. Res. 1140 pursuant to clause 2(c) of rule XV.
- 2026-05-20: Motion to discharge the Committee on Rules filed by Mr. Norcross. Assigned to the Discharge Calendar, Calendar No. 7.
Bill Versions
- Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5408) to accelerate workplace time-to-contract under the National Labor Relations Act. — issued 2026-06-09 — PDF (2 pages)
- Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5408) to accelerate workplace time-to-contract under the National Labor Relations Act. — issued 2026-03-26 — PDF (2 pages)