H.R. 5408

119th Congress

Introduced

Faster Labor Contracts Act

Sponsored byDemocrat:Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1]NJ· Introduced 16 September 2025
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110

Cosponsors

10

Actions

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Amendments

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Received in the Senate.

10 June 2026·1 month ago

Summary

Passed House · Updated 23 June 2026

Faster Labor Contracts Act

This bill establishes mandatory deadlines for parties negotiating an initial collective bargaining agreement (CBA) and provides for mediation and arbitration to finalize CBAs.

Under the bill, CBA negotiations must begin within 10 days after an employer receives a written request from a newly recognized or certified bargaining representative. The bill provides that parties must make every reasonable effort to conclude and sign a CBA. Further, the bill provides that, if the parties have not reached an agreement after 90 days, either party may request mediation by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS). The bill directs FMCS to use its best efforts to secure an agreement.

If mediation does not result in an agreement within 30 days (or an additional period agreed to by both parties), FMSC must refer the parties to an arbitration panel to render a decision settling the dispute. The panel must consider specified factors, including the employer's financial prospects and employees' cost of living. The resulting CBA is binding on the parties for two years. (Parties may agree to amend the terms during the two-year period.)

The bill specifies that (1) an employer must maintain current wages, hours, terms, and conditions of employment during negotiations; and (2) an employer's duty to collectively bargain continues even if a representative has been decertified. 

The Government Accountability Office must report to Congress regarding the average number of days between the certification or recognition of a bargaining representative and the date the initial CBA was executed.

Timeline

10 actions

  1. Received in the Senate.

    10 June 2026 · IntroReferral

  2. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1140. (consideration: CR H4029-4037)

    9 June 2026 · Floor

  3. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5408.

    9 June 2026 · Floor

  4. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1140.

    9 June 2026 · Floor

  5. On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 193 (Roll no. 216).

    9 June 2026 · Floor

  6. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    9 June 2026 · Floor

  7. Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 193 (Roll no. 216).

    9 June 2026 · Floor

  8. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    9 June 2026 · Floor

  9. Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

    16 September 2025 · IntroReferral

  10. Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

    16 September 2025 · IntroReferral

  11. Introduced in House

    16 September 2025 · IntroReferral

  12. Introduced in House

    16 September 2025 · IntroReferral

  13. Introduced in House

    16 September 2025 · IntroReferral

  14. Introduced in House

    16 September 2025 · IntroReferral

  15. Introduced in House

    16 September 2025 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

110 cosponsors

Sponsor

Democrat:Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1]NJ

Cosponsors

  • Democrat50100%
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Classification

Policy area

Labor and Employment

Legislative subjects

Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationCongressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsLabor-management relationsWages and earnings

Committees

1

  • Education and Workforce Committee

    House · Standing

    • Referred To16 Sept 2025
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