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No Tax Breaks for Union Busting (NTBUB) Act

USA119th CongressS-1310| Senate 
| Updated: 4/4/2025
Ben Ray Luján

Ben Ray Luján

Democratic Senator

New Mexico

Cosponsors (29)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)John Fetterman (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "No Tax Breaks for Union Busting (NTBUB) Act" seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by denying tax deductions for employer expenditures aimed at influencing their employees' decisions regarding labor organizations or collective action. This measure is intended to prevent taxpayer subsidies for activities that may interfere with workers' rights under the National Labor Relations Act and the Railway Labor Act. The bill's findings highlight that employers spend millions on consultants and other tactics to sway employee opinions, often involving unfair labor practices, and that these expenses are currently tax-deductible. Specifically, the bill adds a new category to non-deductible business expenses, covering any attempt to influence employees concerning labor organizations or activities. This includes costs associated with unfair labor practice complaints, settlements, findings of interference, and meetings or trainings where labor organizations are discussed with employees. However, the bill explicitly excludes expenses related to good-faith bargaining with employee representatives, communications with shareholders, voluntary union recognition, labor-management partnerships, grievance procedures, and legally required postings. To ensure compliance, the legislation introduces new information reporting requirements for employers. Taxpayers who incur these non-deductible expenses must provide detailed information on their tax returns, including dates, activity types, and amounts spent. Failure to report this information or providing incorrect details will result in penalties, starting at $10,000 or $1,000 per full-time equivalent employee, with potential increases for continued non-compliance. Additionally, third parties conducting such activities on behalf of employers will also be required to file similar informational returns.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4192
No Tax Breaks for Union Busting (NTBUB) Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-737
No Tax Breaks for Union Busting (NTBUB) Act
Apr 4, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Apr 4, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Apr 7, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2692
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4192
    No Tax Breaks for Union Busting (NTBUB) Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-737
    No Tax Breaks for Union Busting (NTBUB) Act


  • April 4, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 4, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • April 7, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2692
    Introduced in House

Taxation

Related Bills

  • HR 119-2692: No Tax Breaks for Union Busting (NTBUB) Act

No Tax Breaks for Union Busting (NTBUB) Act

USA119th CongressS-1310| Senate 
| Updated: 4/4/2025
The "No Tax Breaks for Union Busting (NTBUB) Act" seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by denying tax deductions for employer expenditures aimed at influencing their employees' decisions regarding labor organizations or collective action. This measure is intended to prevent taxpayer subsidies for activities that may interfere with workers' rights under the National Labor Relations Act and the Railway Labor Act. The bill's findings highlight that employers spend millions on consultants and other tactics to sway employee opinions, often involving unfair labor practices, and that these expenses are currently tax-deductible. Specifically, the bill adds a new category to non-deductible business expenses, covering any attempt to influence employees concerning labor organizations or activities. This includes costs associated with unfair labor practice complaints, settlements, findings of interference, and meetings or trainings where labor organizations are discussed with employees. However, the bill explicitly excludes expenses related to good-faith bargaining with employee representatives, communications with shareholders, voluntary union recognition, labor-management partnerships, grievance procedures, and legally required postings. To ensure compliance, the legislation introduces new information reporting requirements for employers. Taxpayers who incur these non-deductible expenses must provide detailed information on their tax returns, including dates, activity types, and amounts spent. Failure to report this information or providing incorrect details will result in penalties, starting at $10,000 or $1,000 per full-time equivalent employee, with potential increases for continued non-compliance. Additionally, third parties conducting such activities on behalf of employers will also be required to file similar informational returns.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4192
No Tax Breaks for Union Busting (NTBUB) Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-737
No Tax Breaks for Union Busting (NTBUB) Act
Apr 4, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Apr 4, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Apr 7, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2692
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4192
    No Tax Breaks for Union Busting (NTBUB) Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-737
    No Tax Breaks for Union Busting (NTBUB) Act


  • April 4, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 4, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • April 7, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2692
    Introduced in House
Ben Ray Luján

Ben Ray Luján

Democratic Senator

New Mexico

Cosponsors (29)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)John Fetterman (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Taxation

Related Bills

  • HR 119-2692: No Tax Breaks for Union Busting (NTBUB) Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted