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119th Congress Labor and Employment

H.R. 5408: Faster Labor Contracts Act

Passed HouseJun 9, 2026

  1. Introduced (completed)Sep 16, 2025
  2. Passed House (completed)Jun 9, 2026, 230–193
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Passed House, Jun 9, 2026

This bill establishes mandatory deadlines for parties negotiating an initial collective bargaining agreement (CBA) and provides for mediation and arbitration to finalize CBAs.

Under the bill, CBA negotiations must begin within 10 days after an employer receives a written request from a newly recognized or certified bargaining representative. The bill provides that parties must make every reasonable effort to conclude and sign a CBA. Further, the bill provides that, if the parties have not reached an agreement after 90 days, either party may request mediation by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS). The bill directs FMCS to use its best efforts to secure an agreement.

If mediation does not result in an agreement within 30 days (or an additional period agreed to by both parties), FMSC must refer the parties to an arbitration panel to render a decision settling the dispute. The panel must consider specified factors, including the employer's financial prospects and employees' cost of living. The resulting CBA is binding on the parties for two years. (Parties may agree to amend the terms during the two-year period.)

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The bill specifies that (1) an employer must maintain current wages, hours, terms, and conditions of employment during negotiations; and (2) an employer's duty to collectively bargain continues even if a representative has been decertified.

The Government Accountability Office must report to Congress regarding the average number of days between the certification or recognition of a bargaining representative and the date the initial CBA was executed.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Key votes

House final vote, Jun 9, 2026

On Passage

Passed 230–193

Yea 230majority 212Nay 193

  • Democrats210 yea, 0 nay
  • Republicans20 yea, 192 nay
  • Independents0 yea, 1 nay

Broke with their party: Derrick Van Orden (R-WI), Jefferson Van Drew (R-NJ), Michael Turner (R-OH), Pete Stauber (R-MN), Christopher Smith (R-NJ), Maria Salazar (R-FL), Michael Rulli (R-OH), Riley Moore (R-WV), Max Miller (R-OH) and Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) voted Yea; and 10 more

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Showing 430 of 430 members

Yea 230

Democrats (210)

Nay 193

Republicans (192)

Independents (1)

Not voting 7

Republicans (5)

Democrats (2)

Senate

Not yet voted

Passed the House Jun 9, 2026. Awaiting Senate action.

Roll calls

1 vote on this bill

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  • Jun 9, 2026HouseOn PassageFinal passagePassed, yea-nay 230–193
    Roll call 216 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats210002
    Republicans2019205
    Independents0100
    Total23019307

    House roll call 216: On Passage. Passed.

    20 crossed party lines: 20 Republicans

    How each member voted (430)

Amendments

0 offered

No amendments were offered to this bill.

Cosponsors

110

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

614 points earned
  1. 1Donald Norcross D-NJ SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, reached a cosponsor milestone, introduced, passed House6 events+54
  2. 2Don Bacon R-NE1 maverick vote; cosponsored; cosponsored bill passed3 events+10
  3. 2Robert Bresnahan R-PA1 maverick vote; cosponsored; cosponsored bill passed3 events+10
  4. 2Mike Carey R-OH1 maverick vote; cosponsored; cosponsored bill passed3 events+10
  5. 2Brian Fitzpatrick R-PA1 maverick vote; cosponsored; cosponsored bill passed3 events+10
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Introductions and cosponsorships count toward weekly caps and show no points.

History

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