Protect America's Workforce Act
Summary
The "Protect America's Workforce Act" aims to nullify an Executive Order issued on March 27, 2025, which relates to exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs. The Act ensures that any collective bargaining agreements in effect as of March 26, 2025, between federal agencies and labor organizations remain valid through their stated term. This bill was passed by the House of Representatives on December 11, 2025.
The primary goal is to protect the existing labor agreements and prevent any changes that the Executive Order might have introduced. It seeks to maintain the status quo regarding labor-management relations within the federal government.
By nullifying the Executive Order, the Act aims to provide stability and continuity in the relationship between federal agencies and their employees' labor representatives.
Expected Effects
The Act will prevent the implementation of the Executive Order, ensuring that existing collective bargaining agreements remain in effect. Federal agencies will be prohibited from using funds to carry out the nullified Executive Order. This action preserves the rights and agreements of federal employees represented by labor organizations.
This will likely lead to continued stability in labor-management relations within the federal government. It also prevents potential disruptions that the Executive Order might have caused.
Potential Benefits
- Preserves existing collective bargaining agreements, providing stability for federal employees.
- Prevents potential negative impacts on labor-management relations that the Executive Order might have introduced.
- Ensures that federal funds are not used to implement policies that undermine collective bargaining.
- Protects the rights of federal employees to be represented by labor organizations.
- Maintains the status quo, avoiding disruptions in federal agency operations.
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Potential Disadvantages
- May hinder the implementation of new policies or reforms that the Executive Order intended to introduce, even if those reforms could have been beneficial.
- Could limit the flexibility of federal agencies to adapt to changing circumstances in labor-management relations.
- Might create a rigid system that is resistant to necessary updates or improvements.
- Potentially prevents the exploration of alternative approaches to federal labor relations.
- Could be seen as an overreach by the legislative branch into executive branch functions.
Constitutional Alignment
The Act aligns with Article I, Section 1 of the U.S. Constitution, which grants all legislative powers to Congress. By nullifying an Executive Order, Congress is exercising its power to check the executive branch.
However, the extent of Congressional authority over executive orders can be debated, particularly if the Executive Order was issued under the President's executive authority. The Act does not appear to infringe on any specific individual rights outlined in the Bill of Rights.
Overall, the constitutionality hinges on the scope of executive power and the degree to which the Executive Order impacted areas under Congressional purview.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).