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Nationwide Right to Unionize Act

9/30/2025, 11:17 PM

Summary of Bill HR 5159

This bill, designated as H.R. 5159 in the 119th Congress, aims to repeal the authorization granted under the National Labor Relations Act that allows states to pass laws restricting agreements mandating labor union membership as a job requirement, among other objectives.

Current Status of Bill HR 5159

Bill HR 5159 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 4, 2025. Bill HR 5159 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on September 4, 2025.  Bill HR 5159's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of September 4, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5159

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
15
Democrat Cosponsors
15
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5159

Primary Policy Focus

Labor and Employment

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5159

To repeal the authority under the National Labor Relations Act for States to enact laws prohibiting agreements requiring membership in a labor organization as a condition of employment, and for other purposes.
To repeal the authority under the National Labor Relations Act for States to enact laws prohibiting agreements requiring membership in a labor organization as a condition of employment, and for other purposes.

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