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Union Participation for All Act

USA119th CongressHR-5088| House 
| Updated: 9/2/2025
Summer L. Lee

Summer L. Lee

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (8)
Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Union Participation for All Act" proposes to repeal Section 504 of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 . This specific section currently imposes restrictions, preventing individuals convicted of certain serious crimes or those affiliated with the Communist Party from holding positions of trust within labor organizations or employer associations for a set duration. By eliminating these prohibitions, the legislation aims to broaden the eligibility criteria for holding office in labor organizations . This change would permit a wider array of individuals to serve in union leadership roles, promoting greater participation. A necessary conforming amendment is also included to update related sections of the Act.
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Timeline
Sep 2, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 2, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • September 2, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 2, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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Union Participation for All Act

USA119th CongressHR-5088| House 
| Updated: 9/2/2025
The "Union Participation for All Act" proposes to repeal Section 504 of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 . This specific section currently imposes restrictions, preventing individuals convicted of certain serious crimes or those affiliated with the Communist Party from holding positions of trust within labor organizations or employer associations for a set duration. By eliminating these prohibitions, the legislation aims to broaden the eligibility criteria for holding office in labor organizations . This change would permit a wider array of individuals to serve in union leadership roles, promoting greater participation. A necessary conforming amendment is also included to update related sections of the Act.
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Timeline
Sep 2, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 2, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • September 2, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 2, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Summer L. Lee

Summer L. Lee

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (8)
Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

Labor and Employment

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted