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HR 5088119th CongressIn Committee
Union Participation for All Act
Introduced: Sep 2, 2025
Labor & Employment
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Union Participation for All Act would repeal Section 504 of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 (LMRDA), which currently bars certain persons from holding office in labor unions. By removing that prohibition, the bill would allow individuals who were previously disqualified to seek and hold leadership or officer positions within labor organizations. The measure also makes a conforming amendment to remove a cross-reference in Section 401(e) of the LMRDA. In short, the bill expands who may participate in union leadership by lifting the specific ban established in Section 504.
Key Points
- 1Repeals Section 504 of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, thereby eliminating the prohibition on certain persons from holding offices in labor organizations.
- 2Allows individuals who were previously ineligible to run for and hold union leadership positions.
- 3Makes a conforming amendment to Section 401(e) of the LMRDA to strike the cross-reference to Section 504.
- 4Short title: “Union Participation for All Act.”
- 5Introduced in the 119th Congress with a stated purpose to broaden participation in labor organization leadership (specific policy details about who is affected are not enumerated in the text provided).
Impact Areas
Primary group affected: Labor unions and their leadership/governing bodies, as well as union members who may participate in internal elections for officer roles.Secondary group affected: Individuals who were previously barred from holding union office under Section 504 would become eligible to seek leadership roles.Additional impacts: Potential changes in union governance dynamics and political considerations within labor organizations; administrative or compliance implications for unions adjusting to the change (though the text does not specify implementation details).
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