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Bill119th CongressFiled May 12, 2026Labor and Employment
H.R. 8775

Ending Predator Access to Union Power Act

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 12, 2026)

Ending Predator Access to Union Power Act

This bill prohibits an individual convicted of a sex offense against a minor from serving in a leadership position for a labor organization, as a consultant or advisor to a labor organization, or as an employer labor consultant or representative in collective bargaining for 13 years after the conviction or imprisonment for the offense.

Current law prohibits an individual from serving in these types of roles for 13 years after a conviction or imprisonment for specific crimes (including robbery, bribery, burglary, murder, or rape). The bill includes a sex offense against a minor as one of the specified crimes. 

What just happenedSep 16, 2026

Received in the Senate.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2](R-SC)Sponsor
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  1. Sep 16, 2026IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  2. Sep 16, 2026FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Sep 16, 2026FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  4. Sep 16, 2026Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  5. Sep 16, 2026FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8775.

  6. Sep 16, 2026FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules.

  7. Sep 16, 2026FloorH30300

    Mr. Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. Jul 21, 2026Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 0.

    Education and Workforce Committee
  9. Jul 21, 2026Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    Education and Workforce Committee
  10. May 12, 2026IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

    Education and Workforce Committee
  11. May 12, 2026IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  12. May 12, 2026IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House