Ending Predator Access to Union Power Act
Introduced May 12, 2026 by Rep. Joe Wilson
The House passed it. The Senate has to pass it before it can reach the President.
This bill prohibits an individual convicted of a sex offense against a minor from serving in a leadership position for a labor organization, as a consultant or advisor to a labor organization, or as an employer labor consultant or representative in collective bargaining for 13 years after the conviction or imprisonment for the offense.
Current law prohibits an individual from serving in these types of roles for 13 years after a conviction or imprisonment for specific crimes (including robbery, bribery, burglary, murder, or rape). The bill includes a sex offense against a minor as one of the specified crimes.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service.
No recorded roll-call vote on this bill — it may have passed by voice vote or unanimous consent, which don't record individual votes.
- Sep 16, 2026Received in the Senate.
- Sep 16, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Sep 16, 2026On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5906)
- Sep 16, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- Sep 16, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8775.
- Sep 16, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5906-5908)
- Sep 16, 2026Mr. Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Jul 21, 2026Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 0.
- Jul 21, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- May 12, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- May 12, 2026Introduced in House