US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US Federal House Bill HR1140

Introduced
3/26/26  

Caption

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5408) to accelerate workplace time-to-contract under the National Labor Relations Act.

Impact

The potential impact of H.R. 5408 is significant as it addresses the time it takes for employers and employees to negotiate and finalize contracts in the workplace. This could lead to faster agreements and potentially more efficient operational processes within various sectors. The bill is designed to benefit both businesses and workers by reducing delays in contract negotiations, which can often stall projects and lead to uncertainty in labor relations.

Summary

HR1140 is a resolution providing for the consideration of the bill H.R. 5408, which aims to accelerate workplace time-to-contract under the National Labor Relations Act. The resolution outlines the procedures for the House of Representatives to debate and vote on the bill, setting the stage for expedited legislative action. By waiving certain procedural hurdles, the resolution facilitates a streamlined consideration process, allowing for one hour of debate that is equally divided between the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Education and Workforce.

Contention

Discussion surrounding H.R. 5408 has included points of contention regarding the balance of power between employers and employees. Proponents argue that reducing negotiation times may enhance productivity and collaboration, while critics express concerns that hastening contract processes could undermine workers' rights and lead to inadequate bargaining power. As such, the resolution and its associated bill highlight ongoing debates about labor relations and the rights of workers versus the interests of businesses.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HR1046

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3310) to designate Venezuela under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit nationals of Venezuela to be eligible for temporary protected status under such section, and for other purposes.

US HR988

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2988) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to specify requirements concerning the consideration of pecuniary and non-pecuniary factors, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2262) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exclude certain activities from hours worked, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2270) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exclude child and dependent care services and payments from the rate used to compute overtime compensation; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2312) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to revise the definition of the term ''tipped employee'', and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4366) to clarify the treatment of 2 or more employers as joint employers under the National Labor Relations Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938.

US HR830

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 999) to protect an individual's ability to access contraceptives and to engage in contraception and to protect a health care providers ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception.

US HR1055

Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 7378) to amend the Calder Act to permanently adjust American time, and for other purposes.

US HR1029

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6636) to advance sensible priorities.

US HR902

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 185) to advance responsible policies.

US HR986

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7007) to govern on behalf of the American people.

US HR910

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 185) to advance responsible policies.

US HR982

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6039) to advance commonsense priorities.

US HR953

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6703) to ensure access to affordable health insurance; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 498) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit Federal Medicaid funding for gender transition procedures for minors; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3492) to amend section 116 of title 18, United States Code, with respect to genital and bodily mutilation and chemical castration of minors; and relating to consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.