What This Bill Does · Plain English
Summary · Congress.gov
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.
Vote Breakdown · How Congress voted on HR.2550
House
231-195
PASSED
Independents
231 yea
195 nay
⚠️ 12 members broke with party on this vote
Action Timeline
2025-12-15
Received in the Senate.
2025-12-11
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2025-12-11
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 195 (Roll no. 332). (text: CR H5795)
2025-12-11
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 195 (Roll no. 332). (text: CR H5795)
2025-12-11
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2025-12-11
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2550.
2025-12-11
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 432. (consideration: CR H5795-5802)
2025-04-01
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2025-04-01
Introduced in House
2025-04-01
Introduced in House
Frequently Asked Questions
Did HR.2550 pass?
HR.2550 is still alive. Current stage: PASSED_ONE. Pass likelihood: 29%.
What does HR.2550 do?
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.
Who sponsored HR.2550?
HR.2550 was sponsored by Jared F. Golden (D-Maine).
Who voted against HR.2550?
12 members broke with their party on this vote.
Full Bill Text
119 HR 2550 EH: Protect America's Workforce Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2550 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To nullify the Executive Order relating to Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protect America's Workforce Act . 2. Nullification of Executive Order relating to Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs The Executive order titled Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs , issued on March 27, 2025, shall have no force or effect and no Federal funds may be obligated or expended to carry out such Executive order. 3. Collective bargaining agreements Any collective bargaining agreement in effect as of March 26, 2025, between any executive branch Federal agency and any labor organization that is an exclusive representative of Federal employees shall have full force and effect through the stated term of the applicable agreement. Passed the House of Representatives December 11, 2025. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
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