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119-hr-6141119th CongressWALLET

Fair Access to Justice for Union Members Act

Sponsored By: Representative Harris, Mark [R-NC-8]

Introduced

Summary

Removes the internal exhaustion requirement that forces union members to complete a union's internal hearing before seeking outside relief. The bill would let members pursue legal or administrative claims without first finishing a union's internal procedures.

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  • Union leaders and unions could face more external lawsuits and agency complaints, which may increase legal exposure and change how unions manage discipline and disputes.
  • Union governance and dispute resolution may shift as unions adapt their internal rules and processes to reduce outside litigation and speed member remedies.
  • Becomes effective 18 months after enactment.

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Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Union members could go straight to court

If enacted, you would not have to finish your union’s internal hearing before suing the union or its officers. Under current law, unions can require internal steps for up to four months first; this bill would remove that rule. You could file in court or with a government agency right away. This change would start 18 months after the bill becomes law.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Harris, Mark [R-NC-8]

NC • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Onder, Robert F. [R-MO-3]

    MO • R

    Sponsored 11/19/2025

  • Rep. Fine, Randy [R-FL-6]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 11/19/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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