What This Bill Does · Plain English
Summary · Congress.gov
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.
Action Timeline
2026-09-16
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8775.
2026-09-16
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2026-09-16
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5906)
2026-09-16
Mr. Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2026-09-16
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5906-5908)
2026-09-16
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
2026-09-16
Received in the Senate.
2026-07-21
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 0.
2026-07-21
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2026-05-12
Introduced in House
Frequently Asked Questions
Did HR.8775 pass?
HR.8775 is still alive. Current stage: PASSED_ONE. Pass likelihood: pending.
What does HR.8775 do?
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 se…
Who sponsored HR.8775?
HR.8775 was sponsored by Joe Wilson (R-South Carolina).
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