Overview
- The House voted 222–200 to proceed to debate and a final vote on the measure, with a rule vote expected Thursday.
- The Protect America’s Workforce Act would repeal Trump’s March 2025 order curbing bargaining at agencies such as Defense, State, Veterans Affairs, Justice, Homeland Security, Treasury and HHS, where unions are limited to negotiating working conditions.
- Thirteen Republicans joined all Democrats to advance the bill, including Brian Fitzpatrick, Don Bacon, Mike Lawler, Nick LaLota and Jeff Van Drew.
- Rep. Jared Golden forced action after his discharge petition reached 218 signatures, bypassing leadership in an uncommon procedural move.
- If the bill passes the House, it must still clear the Senate and be signed by the president, following earlier lawsuits that briefly blocked the order before an appeals court allowed implementation.