Endorsement Transparency Act
Sponsored By: Representative Onder
Introduced
Summary
Mandatory polling and disclosure before presidential endorsements. This bill would require labor organizations under the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act to poll their members and disclose poll results before endorsing a candidate for President.
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- Labor organizations: They would have to run a member poll and share the poll outcome with their members before making a presidential endorsement.
- Union members: Members would receive a formal poll and its results, giving them clearer information about how endorsements reflect member views. The requirement would take effect 12 months after enactment.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
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Polling before union presidential endorsements
If enacted, unions would need to poll their members before endorsing a presidential candidate. They would also have to share the poll results with members. The rule would start 12 months after enactment. The bill does not set poll methods or penalties.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Onder
MO • R
Cosponsors
Harris (NC)
NC • R
Sponsored 11/19/2025
Roll Call Votes
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