Ending Predator Access to Union Power Act
Latest action (16 Sep 2026): On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
What this bill does
H.R. 8775, the "Ending Predator Access to Union Power Act," would amend the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 to add "a sex offense against a minor" to the list of crimes that disqualify a person from serving in certain union or labor organization leadership and employment positions. The bill also makes a minor technical wording correction to the same section of law. The prohibition would take effect 30 days after the bill becomes law.
The bill primarily affects individuals convicted of sex offenses against minors, who would be barred from holding specified positions within labor unions, similar to existing bans that apply to those convicted of crimes such as robbery or grievous bodily injury. It also affects labor unions themselves, which would need to ensure compliance with the expanded list of disqualifying offenses when determining eligibility for these positions.
The bill was introduced by Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) on May 12, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. As of July 21, 2026, the committee voted to order the bill reported, as amended, by a vote of 33-0. The next step would be consideration by the full House of Representatives; if passed there, it would then need to be considered by the Senate before it could be sent to the President for signature.
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Official summary
Ending Predator Access to Union Power Act
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.
Timeline
16 Sep 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
21 Jul 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 0.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 8775 do?
- H.R. 8775, the "Ending Predator Access to Union Power Act," would amend the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 to add "a sex offense against a minor" to the list of crimes that disqualify a person from serving in certain union or labor organization leadership and employment positions. The bill also makes a minor technical wording correction to the same section of law. The prohibition would take effect 30 days after the bill becomes law. The bill primarily affects individuals convicted of sex offenses against minors, who would be barred from holding specified positions within labor unions, similar to existing bans that apply to those convicted of crimes such as robbery or grievous bodily injury. It also affects labor unions themselves, which would need to ensure compliance with the expanded list of disqualifying offenses when determining eligibility for these positions. The bill was introduced by Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) on May 12, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. As of July 21, 2026, the committee voted to order the bill reported, as amended, by a vote of 33-0. The next step would be consideration by the full House of Representatives; if passed there, it would then need to be considered by the Senate before it could be sent to the President for signature.
- Has H.R. 8775 become law?
- Not yet. As of 16 Sep 2026, H.R. 8775 is passed house (senate next).
- Who sponsored H.R. 8775?
- H.R. 8775 was sponsored by Rep. Joe Wilson [R-SC2] (Republican-SC), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 8775?
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (16 Sep 2026).
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