Joe Wilson (R-SC)
Ending Predator Access to Union Power Act
A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Received in the Senate.
Passed one chamber, waiting for the other to take it up
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed House voice vote
- Awaiting Senate
The House by voice vote (members called out yes or no together): no member's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Ending Predator Access to Union Power Act. It amends the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959. The purpose of the bill is to stop individuals who have been convicted of sex offenses against minors from serving in certain positions. The changes made by this Act will take effect 30 days after the date it is enacted. The House of Representatives passed this bill on September 16, 2026.
Yes
- Scored +7
Would children be better off under this?
The bill provides indirect protection for children by barring sex offenders against minors from union leadership.
- Scored +5
Does this strengthen the rights of workers to organise?
The bill enhances union integrity by barring individuals with sex offense convictions against minors from holding office.
- Scored +3
Would union members be better off under this?
The bill improves union governance by excluding convicted sex offenders from leadership positions.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2(a) adds ``a sex offense against a minor,'' to the list of convictions that prevent individuals from holding certain positions under section 504(a) of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959. This provision directly protects people by ensuring that individuals convicted of sex offenses against minors cannot serve in those specified positions.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups of people mentioned in the bill.
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 children be better off under this? — The bill provides indirect protection for children by barring sex offenders against minors from union leadership. Would union members be better off under this? — The bill improves union governance by excluding convicted sex offenders from leadership positions.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this strengthen the rights of workers to organise? — The bill enhances union integrity by barring individuals with sex offense convictions against minors from holding office.
- 9/16/2026
- Received in the Senate.
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5906)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8775.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5906-5908)
- Mr. Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 7/21/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 0.
- 5/12/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Introduced in House