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HR 2736119th CongressIn Committee
Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act of 2025
Introduced: Apr 8, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1] (D-New Jersey)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
Establishes federal minimum standards for public employee collective bargaining rights when state laws are inadequate.
Key Points
- 1Creates federal minimum standards for public employee collective bargaining
- 2Requires Federal Labor Relations Authority to determine if states substantially provide these rights
- 3Applies federal standards to states that fail to meet minimum requirements after 2-year phase-in
- 4Prohibits strikes/lockouts for emergency services employees
- 5Establishes interest impasse resolution mechanisms
- 6Allows private right of action after 180 days if Authority hasn't acted
Impact Areas
Public employees and unionsState and local governmentsFederal Labor Relations AuthorityEmergency services workers
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