# 119-hr-1232: National Right-to-Work Act

119-hr-1232, National Right-to-Work Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2] (R-SC); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-30).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-1232
- Congress: 119
- Title: National Right-to-Work Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-02-12
- Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2] (R-SC)
- Cosponsors: 129
- Policy area: Labor and Employment
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-30

## Summary

**This bill would eliminate statutory rules that allow employers or agreements to require union membership or dues as a condition of employment, changing key language in the National Labor Relations Act and the Railway Labor Act.** It removes clauses that referenced or authorized union-security agreements and reworks several NLRA provisions that limit or condition organizing and bargaining rules. - Workers: Would make union membership and paying union dues voluntary for employees covered by the NLRA and the Railway Labor Act. It strikes statutory text that previously tied employment conditions to union support. - Labor organizations: Would narrow the legal basis for union-security arrangements by deleting specific provisos and references in multiple NLRA sections. That reduces a statutory lever unions have relied on to require membership or fees. - Employers and rail industry bargaining: Would alter the structure of bargaining and representation rules by removing a paragraph from the Railway Labor Act and redesignating parts of the NLRA, changing the statutory framework that governs employer-employee union relations.

## Cosponsors (129)

- Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1] (R-MD), 2026-09-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6] (R-VA), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11] (R-FL), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10] (R-PA), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48] (R-CA), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1] (R-ID), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6] (R-AL), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2] (R-MI), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] (R-GA), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14] (R-TX), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large] (R-WY), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cammack, Kat [R-FL-3] (R-FL), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fitzgerald, Scott [R-WI-5] (R-WI), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7] (R-WI), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1] (R-OK), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3] (R-MS), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36] (R-TX), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2] (R-IA), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12] (R-FL), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Alford, Mark [R-MO-4] (R-MO), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4] (R-TN), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1] (R-IA), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Franklin, Scott [R-FL-18] (R-FL), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4] (R-FL), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22] (R-TX), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6] (R-AZ), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23] (R-CA), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3] (R-TX), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5] (R-AL), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3] (R-TN), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8] (R-GA), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10] (R-GA), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ellzey, Jake [R-TX-6] (R-TX), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1] (R-SC), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16] (R-PA), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6] (R-KY), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-5] (R-FL), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2] (R-KY), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17] (R-FL), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Loudermilk, Barry [R-GA-11] (R-GA), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4] (R-AL), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1] (R-KS), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ezell, Mike [R-MS-4] (R-MS), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4] (R-IN), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-9] (R-NC), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moore, Tim [R-NC-14] (R-NC), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3] (R-SC), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11] (R-NC), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Letlow, Julia [R-LA-5] (R-LA), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3] (R-NE), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Schmidt, Derek [R-KS-2] (R-KS), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2] (R-TX), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7] (R-GA), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2] (R-FL), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5] (R-OK), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3] (R-AL), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7] (R-TN), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5] (R-TN), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31] (R-TX), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Haridopolos, Mike [R-FL-8] (R-FL), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13] (R-PA), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Onder, Robert F. [R-MO-3] (R-MO), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Miller, Carol D. [R-WV-1] (R-WV), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Timmons, William R. [R-SC-4] (R-SC), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McDowell, Addison P. [R-NC-6] (R-NC), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McGuire, John J. [R-VA-5] (R-VA), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4] (R-UT), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41] (R-CA), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17] (R-TX), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Maloy, Celeste [R-UT-2] (R-UT), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2] (R-AR), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lee, Laurel M. [R-FL-15] (R-FL), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12] (R-GA), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2] (R-IN), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Burlison, Eric [R-MO-7] (R-MO), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mills, Cory [R-FL-7] (R-FL), 2025-02-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9] (R-VA), 2025-02-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Baumgartner, Michael [R-WA-5] (R-WA), 2025-02-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Stutzman, Marlin A. [R-IN-3] (R-IN), 2025-03-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moran, Nathaniel [R-TX-1] (R-TX), 2025-03-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5] (R-SC), 2025-03-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Harris, Mark [R-NC-8] (R-NC), 2025-03-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7] (R-NC), 2025-03-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21] (R-TX), 2025-03-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25] (R-TX), 2025-03-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4] (R-AR), 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Crane, Elijah [R-AZ-2] (R-AZ), 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bentz, Cliff [R-OR-2] (R-OR), 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kennedy, Mike [R-UT-3] (R-UT), 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1] (R-AL), 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4] (R-IA), 2025-04-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15] (R-PA), 2025-04-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Womack, Steve [R-AR-3] (R-AR), 2025-04-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26] (R-TX), 2025-04-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2] (R-VA), 2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9] (R-AZ), 2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. James, John [R-MI-10] (R-MI), 2025-05-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11] (R-TX), 2025-05-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large] (R-AK), 2025-05-19T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Goldman, Craig A. [R-TX-12] (R-TX), 2025-06-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Knott, Brad [R-NC-13] (R-NC), 2025-07-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19] (R-FL), 2025-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27] (R-TX), 2025-08-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Smucker, Lloyd [R-PA-11] (R-PA), 2025-08-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9] (R-GA), 2025-08-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Brecheen, Josh [R-OK-2] (R-OK), 2025-08-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jordan, Jim [R-OH-4] (R-OH), 2025-08-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15] (R-IL), 2025-08-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1] (R-AR), 2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13] (R-TX), 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1] (R-TN), 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Harrigan, Pat [R-NC-10] (R-NC), 2025-12-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jack, Brian [R-GA-3] (R-GA), 2026-01-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hunt, Wesley [R-TX-38] (R-TX), 2026-01-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rose, John W. [R-TN-6] (R-TN), 2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Crank, Jeff [R-CO-5] (R-CO), 2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wied, Tony [R-WI-8] (R-WI), 2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4] (R-KY), 2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24] (R-TX), 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Downing, Troy [R-MT-2] (R-MT), 2026-01-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gonzales, Tony [R-TX-23] (R-TX), 2026-02-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9] (R-IN), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13] (R-FL), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fine, Randy [R-FL-6] (R-FL), 2026-03-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7] (R-MI), 2026-05-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. De La Cruz, Monica [R-TX-15] (R-TX), 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1] (R-UT), 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1] (R-VA), 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Van Epps, Matt [R-TN-7] (R-TN), 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Private sector workers could skip union dues: mixed, medium. This bill would change federal labor rules for private-sector workplaces. Employers and unions would not be able to require you to join a union. You also would not have to pay union dues or fees to get or keep a job. It would remove legal language that supported union-security clauses in contracts.…
- Changes to rail and airline union rules: mixed, low. This bill would delete one paragraph in the Railway Labor Act. It would change rules tied to union membership or fees for railroad and airline workers. Some workers could face fewer membership or fee requirements, while unions could lose leverage. If enacted, the change would take effect right away.

## Related bills

- 119-hr-38: Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025
- 119-hr-425: Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act
- 119-hr-1628: 761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act
- 119-hres-719: Honoring the life and legacy of Charles Charlie James Kirk.
- 119-hr-1301: Death Tax Repeal Act
- 119-hr-703: Main Street Tax Certainty Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-1232 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1232)

## Related
- [119-hr-38: Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-38)
- [119-hr-425: Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-425)
- [119-hr-1628: 761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1628)
- [119-hres-719: Honoring the life and legacy of Charles Charlie James Kirk.](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-719)
- [119-hr-1301: Death Tax Repeal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1301)
- [119-hr-703: Main Street Tax Certainty Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-703)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1232 (as of 2026-09-30).