Haley Stevens (D-MI)
Union Auto Workers Job Protection Act
A Democratic bill with 8 Democratic cosponsors · See all 8 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Union Auto Workers Job Protection Act requires executive agencies to obtain specific information regarding motor vehicle plants used for federal contracts. This information includes plant locations, descriptions of production, employee wages, and records of labor or safety violations. The bill also mandates that contract winners seek agency permission before changing production plants and notify affected labor organizations of such changes. Additionally, contractors must maintain a policy of neutrality regarding employee labor organizing. Finally, federal funds for delivery vehicles cannot be spent unless specific union neutrality agreements are met by Oshkosh Defense.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +8
Would union members be better off under this?
The bill protects organizing rights through mandatory neutrality policies and requires notification of labor organizations regarding plant changes.
- Scored +7
Does this strengthen the rights of workers to organise?
The bill requires contractors to maintain an explicit policy of neutrality regarding employee labor organizing.
- Scored +5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill mandates the disclosure of specific plant locations, wages, and regulatory violation histories to executive agencies.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency regarding Employment Standards: Under Section 2(a), agencies will receive specific data on average, minimum, and maximum hourly wages, as well as the number of temporary employees at assembly plants. This provides clear insight into how workers are compensated.
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Enhanced Safety and Labor Rights Oversight: Section 2(a)(7) and (8) require the disclosure of National Labor Relations Act and Occupational Safety and Health Administration violations. This allows for greater accountability regarding workplace safety and labor rights.
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Protection Against Unilateral Production Changes: Section 2(b)(2) requires contract awardees to seek written permission from an executive agency before moving vehicle assembly to a different plant. This prevents sudden shifts in production locations without oversight.
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Worker Notification and Organizing Rights: Section 2(b)(4) requires that if a change in production plant is requested, the awardee must notify any directly affected labor organization on the same day. Furthermore, Section 2(b)(5) requires an explicit policy of neutrality regarding employees' decisions to form or join a labor organization.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Increased Administrative Burdens for Contractors: Under Section 2(a), companies must provide extensive documentation including specific wage ranges and histories of regulatory violations for every motor vehicle plant involved in a bid or contract.
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Strict Requirements for Changes in Production: Section 2(b) mandates that any change in the motor vehicle plant used for a contract requires a formal request for written permission, which includes providing full wage and violation disclosures for the new location.
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Conditional Federal Spending: Section 3 prohibits the obligation or expenditure of Federal funds for the purchase of delivery vehicles unless specific requirements regarding union neutrality agreements are met by Oshkosh Defense.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would union members be better off under this? — The bill protects organizing rights through mandatory neutrality policies and requires notification of labor organizations regarding plant changes. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill increases oversight of minimum wages and worker safety at assembly plants.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this strengthen the rights of workers to organise? — The bill requires contractors to maintain an explicit policy of neutrality regarding employee labor organizing. Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill increases transparency regarding wage and safety records for companies seeking federal contracts.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates the disclosure of specific plant locations, wages, and regulatory violation histories to executive agencies.
- 6/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/16/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/11/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Judy ChuDemocrat · California
Christopher DeluzioDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Debbie DingellDemocrat · Michigan
Madeleine DeanDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Donald NorcrossDemocrat · New Jersey
Hillary ScholtenDemocrat · Michigan
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan
Shri ThanedarDemocrat · Michigan