# 115-hr-4422: Freedom From Union Violence Act of 2017

115-hr-4422, Freedom From Union Violence Act of 2017, is a 115th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4] (R-IA); status Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 115-hr-4422
- Congress: 115
- Title: Freedom From Union Violence Act of 2017
- Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
- Introduced: 2017-11-16
- Sponsor: Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4] (R-IA)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Freedom From Union Violence Act of 2017 This bill amends the federal criminal code to modify provisions, commonly known as the Hobbs Act, that prohibit committing robbery or extortion in a manner which, in any way or degree, obstructs interstate commerce. Specifically, the bill exempts from the prohibition conduct that: (1) is incidental to otherwise peaceful picketing during a labor dispute; (2) consists solely of minor bodily injury, minor property damage, or threats of such minor injury or damage; and (3) is not part of a pattern of violent conduct or of a coordinated violent activity. Such exempted conduct is subject to prosecution only by state and local authorities.

## Related bills

- 115-hr-7178: Defense of Property Rights Act
- 115-hr-7176: Restoring Economic Opportunities for Small Family C-Corporations
- 115-hr-6980: Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act
- 115-hr-6933: Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act of 2018
- 115-hr-6922: Union Integrity Act
- 115-hr-6734: Full Military Honors Act of 2018

## Sources
- [115-hr-4422 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/4422)

## Related
- [115-hr-7178: Defense of Property Rights Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-7178)
- [115-hr-7176: Restoring Economic Opportunities for Small Family C-Corporations](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-7176)
- [115-hr-6980: Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-6980)
- [115-hr-6933: Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act of 2018](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-6933)
- [115-hr-6922: Union Integrity Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-6922)
- [115-hr-6734: Full Military Honors Act of 2018](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-6734)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-4422 (as of 2025-11-18).