First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act

Senate Bill

S. 567

119th Congress

First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act

In Committee

Introduced:Nov 5, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Bernard Sanders

I - VT

Cosponsors

48

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Labor and Employment

Summary

This bill aims to strengthen the rights of workers to organize and collectively bargain with their employers. It expands the definitions of who counts as an 'employee' and 'employer', making it easier for more workers to join labor unions. The bill also protects workers' ability to participate in strikes, including strikes organized by different unions, and prevents employers from taking certain actions to discourage union membership.

Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 133.

Introduced11/5/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

ChamberSenate

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First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill aims to strengthen the rights of workers to organize and collectively bargain with their employers. It expands the definitions of who counts as an 'employee' and 'employer', making it easier for more workers to join labor unions. The bill also protec

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This bill aims to strengthen the rights of workers to organize and collectively bargain with their employers. It expands the definitions of who counts as an 'employee' and 'employer', making it easier for more workers to join labor unions. The bill also protects workers' ability to participate in strikes, including strikes organized by different unions, and prevents employers from taking certain actions to discourage union membership.

Bill Number: 567
Introduced: 11/5/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Policy Area: Labor and Employment

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Fact Sheet

Title: First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act
Bill Number: 567
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Introduced: 11/5/2025
Summary: This bill aims to strengthen the rights of workers to organize and collectively bargain with their employers. It expands the definitions of who counts as an 'employee' and 'employer', making it easier for more workers to join labor unions. The bill also protects workers' ability to participate in st

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to strengthen the rights of workers to organize and collectively bargain with their employers. It expands the definitions of who counts as an 'employee' and 'employer', making it easier for more workers to join labor unions. The bill also protects workers' ability to participate in strikes, including strikes organized by different unions, and prevents employers from taking certain actions to discourage union membership.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023 This bill expands various labor protections related to employees' rights to organize and collectively bargain in the workplace. Specifically, it revises the definitions of employee, supervisor, and employer to broaden the scope of individuals covered by the fair labor standards; permits labor organizations to encourage participation of union members in strikes initiated by employees represented by a different labor organization (i.e., secondary strikes); and prohibits employers from bringing claims against unions that conduct such secondary strikes. The bill also allows collective bargaining agreements to require all employees represented by the bargaining unit to contribute fees to the labor organization for the cost of such representation, notwithstanding a state law to the contrary, and it expands unfair labor practices to include prohibitions against replacement of, or discrimination against, workers who participate in strikes. The bill makes it an unfair labor practice to require or coerce employees to attend employer meetings designed to discourage union membership and prohibits employers from entering into agreements with employees under which employees waive the right to pursue or a join collective or class-action litigation. Finally, the bill addresses the procedures for union representation elections, modifies the protections against unfair labor practices that result in serious economic harm, and establishes penalties and permits injunctive relief against entities that fail to comply with National Labor Relations Board orders.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Broadens the definitions of 'employee', 'supervisor', and 'employer' to cover more workers under labor protections
Allows labor unions to support strikes initiated by workers represented by other unions (known as 'secondary strikes')
Bans employers from holding mandatory meetings to discourage union membership
Expands unfair labor practices to include replacing or discriminating against workers who participate in strikes
Establishes penalties and allows injunctions against entities that fail to comply with labor board orders

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would make it easier for more American workers to join and participate in labor unions. This could lead to increased collective bargaining power for workers, potentially resulting in higher wages, better benefits, and improved working conditions across various industries. The bill would primarily impact private sector workers who currently face challenges in organizing and negotiating with their employers.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Labor and Employment

Related Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory procedures

Administrative remedies

Civil actions and liability

Congressional oversight

Employee benefits and pensions

Employment discrimination and employee rights

Government studies and investigations

Health care costs and insurance

Judicial review and appeals

Labor-management relations

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

567, 119th Congress (2025). "First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-567