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Faster Labor Contracts Act

USA119th CongressHR-5408| House 
| Updated: 6/10/2026
Donald Norcross

Donald Norcross

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (110)
John W. Mannion (Democratic)Dwight Evans (Democratic)Kim Schrier (Democratic)April McClain Delaney (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Laura Friedman (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Gabe Amo (Democratic)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic)Mike Carey (Republican)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)James R. Walkinshaw (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Greg Casar (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Michael A. Rulli (Republican)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Morgan McGarvey (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Adelita S. Grijalva (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Josh Harder (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Val T. Hoyle (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Nellie Pou (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Josh Riley (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Pete Stauber (Republican)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Maggie Goodlander (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Riley M. Moore (Republican)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Max L. Miller (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Emily Randall (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)Grace Meng (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Jack Bergman (Republican)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation seeks to significantly reduce delays in establishing initial collective bargaining agreements after employees vote to unionize. It addresses findings that protracted negotiations, often lasting over a year, primarily benefit employers and undermine the rights of workers to secure prompt contracts. The bill aims to facilitate the expediency of these first contracts, ensuring employees can fully enjoy the benefits guaranteed by federal labor law. To achieve this, the bill amends the National Labor Relations Act by establishing a new process for initial contracts. Parties must begin bargaining within 10 days of a request and make every reasonable effort to conclude an agreement within 90 days. If no agreement is reached, either party can request mediation through the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service for a 30-day period. Should mediation fail, the dispute proceeds to binding arbitration by a three-person panel, whose decision is final for two years. This decision must consider the employer's financial status, the size of its operations, the employees' cost of living and ability to sustain themselves, and comparable wages and benefits offered by other employers in the same business. Additionally, the bill clarifies that an employer's duty to bargain continues until decertification and requires the maintenance of current wages, hours, and terms of employment during negotiations. It also mandates a Government Accountability Office report within one year to examine the average time-to-contract following the Act's enactment.

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Timeline
Mar 4, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-844
Introduced in Senate
Sep 16, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 16, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Jun 9, 2026
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1140. (consideration: CR H4029-4037)
Jun 9, 2026
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1140.
Jun 9, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5408.
Jun 9, 2026
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jun 9, 2026
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 193 (Roll no. 216). (text: CR H4029-4030)
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Jun 9, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 10, 2026
Received in the Senate.
  • March 4, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-844
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 16, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 16, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.


  • June 9, 2026
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1140. (consideration: CR H4029-4037)


  • June 9, 2026
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1140.


  • June 9, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5408.


  • June 9, 2026
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • June 9, 2026
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 193 (Roll no. 216). (text: CR H4029-4030)
    View Vote


  • June 9, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • June 10, 2026
    Received in the Senate.

Labor and Employment

Related Bills

  • HRES 119-1140: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5408) to accelerate workplace time-to-contract under the National Labor Relations Act.
  • S 119-844: Faster Labor Contracts Act
Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationCongressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsLabor-management relationsWages and earnings

Faster Labor Contracts Act

USA119th CongressHR-5408| House 
| Updated: 6/10/2026
This legislation seeks to significantly reduce delays in establishing initial collective bargaining agreements after employees vote to unionize. It addresses findings that protracted negotiations, often lasting over a year, primarily benefit employers and undermine the rights of workers to secure prompt contracts. The bill aims to facilitate the expediency of these first contracts, ensuring employees can fully enjoy the benefits guaranteed by federal labor law. To achieve this, the bill amends the National Labor Relations Act by establishing a new process for initial contracts. Parties must begin bargaining within 10 days of a request and make every reasonable effort to conclude an agreement within 90 days. If no agreement is reached, either party can request mediation through the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service for a 30-day period. Should mediation fail, the dispute proceeds to binding arbitration by a three-person panel, whose decision is final for two years. This decision must consider the employer's financial status, the size of its operations, the employees' cost of living and ability to sustain themselves, and comparable wages and benefits offered by other employers in the same business. Additionally, the bill clarifies that an employer's duty to bargain continues until decertification and requires the maintenance of current wages, hours, and terms of employment during negotiations. It also mandates a Government Accountability Office report within one year to examine the average time-to-contract following the Act's enactment.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline
Mar 4, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-844
Introduced in Senate
Sep 16, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 16, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Jun 9, 2026
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1140. (consideration: CR H4029-4037)
Jun 9, 2026
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1140.
Jun 9, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5408.
Jun 9, 2026
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jun 9, 2026
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 193 (Roll no. 216). (text: CR H4029-4030)
View Vote
Jun 9, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 10, 2026
Received in the Senate.
  • March 4, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-844
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 16, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 16, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.


  • June 9, 2026
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1140. (consideration: CR H4029-4037)


  • June 9, 2026
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1140.


  • June 9, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5408.


  • June 9, 2026
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • June 9, 2026
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 193 (Roll no. 216). (text: CR H4029-4030)
    View Vote


  • June 9, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • June 10, 2026
    Received in the Senate.
Donald Norcross

Donald Norcross

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (110)
John W. Mannion (Democratic)Dwight Evans (Democratic)Kim Schrier (Democratic)April McClain Delaney (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Laura Friedman (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Gabe Amo (Democratic)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic)Mike Carey (Republican)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)James R. Walkinshaw (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Greg Casar (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Michael A. Rulli (Republican)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Morgan McGarvey (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Adelita S. Grijalva (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Josh Harder (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Val T. Hoyle (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Nellie Pou (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Josh Riley (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Pete Stauber (Republican)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Maggie Goodlander (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Riley M. Moore (Republican)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Max L. Miller (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Emily Randall (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)Grace Meng (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Jack Bergman (Republican)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

Labor and Employment

Related Bills

  • HRES 119-1140: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5408) to accelerate workplace time-to-contract under the National Labor Relations Act.
  • S 119-844: Faster Labor Contracts Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationCongressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsLabor-management relationsWages and earnings