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Protect America's Workforce Act

12/18/2025, 5:55 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2550

Bill 119 HR 2550, also known as the "Nullification of Executive Order on Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs Act," aims to overturn an Executive Order that excludes certain federal employees from participating in labor-management relations programs. The bill seeks to restore the rights of these employees to engage in collective bargaining and other activities related to their working conditions.

The Executive Order in question was issued by the President and has been criticized for limiting the ability of federal employees to have a voice in decisions that affect their jobs. Supporters of Bill 119 HR 2550 argue that it is important to protect the rights of all workers, including those in the federal government, to have a say in their working conditions.

If passed, this bill would nullify the Executive Order and ensure that federal employees are able to participate in labor-management relations programs without restrictions. It is seen as a way to promote fairness and transparency in the federal workforce. In addition to nullifying the Executive Order, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to federal labor-management relations programs. These additional provisions are aimed at strengthening the rights of federal employees and ensuring that they are able to advocate for their interests in the workplace. Overall, Bill 119 HR 2550 is a significant piece of legislation that seeks to protect the rights of federal employees to engage in labor-management relations programs and have a voice in decisions that affect their working conditions. It is likely to be a topic of debate and discussion in Congress as lawmakers consider its implications for the federal workforce.

Congressional Summary of HR 2550

Protect America's Workforce Act

This bill nullifies the Executive Order titled Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs (issued on March 27, 2025), which excludes specified executive agencies and subdivisions from the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute. The statute authorizes federal employees' participation in collective bargaining and enforces collective bargaining rights. 

The bill also specifies that a covered collective bargaining agreement in place as of March 26, 2025, shall have full force and effect through the stated term of the agreement.

Current Status of Bill HR 2550

Bill HR 2550 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since December 15, 2025. Bill HR 2550 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 1, 2025.  Bill HR 2550's most recent activity was Received in the Senate. as of December 15, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2550

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1131
Democrat Cosponsors
1071
Republican Cosponsors
60
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2550

Primary Policy Focus

Labor and Employment

Potential Impact Areas

- Employment discrimination and employee rights
- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
- Labor-management relations
- Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2550

To nullify the Executive Order relating to Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs, and for other purposes.
To nullify the Executive Order relating to Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs, and for other purposes.

Comments

Ayla Boykin profile image

Ayla Boykin

29,994

9 months ago

This bill is total garbage. It's gonna mess everything up for us. I can't believe they're even considering passing this crap. It's gonna make things so much worse for everyone. I can't even deal with this right now.

Legacy Chu profile image

Legacy Chu

31,063

9 months ago

Ugh, can you believe this crap? It's like they're trying to mess with our jobs or something. But hey, at least it's not affecting me directly...I think. Who knows anymore? 🙄 #ProtectAmericasWorkforceAct #NotImpressed

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