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119th Congress · H.R. 8775 · Passed Origin

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.

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SubjectsCrimes against childrenLabor-management relationsSex offenses

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Ending Predator Access to Union Power Act
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Constitutional authority statement (CDATA)

[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. WILSON of South Carolina:H.R. 8775.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution[Page H3394]

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Sponsor

  • Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2] · [R-SC-2] · W000795
    Rep-SC-2 current · 13 terms · @RepJoeWilson · 2 district offices

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

Bio (legislators)

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Joe Wilson
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1947-07-31
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Current term (13 total)

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2025-01-03
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2027-01-03
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1436 Longworth House Office Building Washington DC 20515-4002
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Leadership roles (0)

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Committee memberships (9)

  • Europe (house) · house · rank 3
  • Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions (house) · house · rank 3
  • Higher Education and Workforce Development (house) · house · rank 3
  • House Committee on Armed Services (house) · house · rank 2 · site
  • House Committee on Education and Workforce (house) · house · rank 2 · site
  • House Committee on Foreign Affairs (house) · house · rank 3 · site
  • Middle East and North Africa (house) · house · rank 2
  • Readiness (house) · house · rank 2
  • Strategic Forces (house) · house · rank 2

Social media

District offices (2)

  • 1700 Sunset Blvd. (US 378), Suite 1, West Columbia, SC, 29169 · 803-939-0041 · fax 803-939-0078 · 33.9993356,-81.0889668
  • 1930 University Parkway, Suite 1600, Aiken, SC, 29801 · 803-642-6416 · fax 803-642-6418 · 33.58239640000001,-81.72758879999999

Other names (0)

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Sponsor FEC record (fec_live)

Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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REPUBLICAN PARTY
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02
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2025-04-21
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2025-04-21
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Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2026

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2026
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$861,105.22
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$722,706.01
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$182,912.39
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$0.00
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2025-01-01
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2026-06-30

Connected committees (0)

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Cosponsors (0)

none

Committees (1)

  • Education and Workforce Committee [House Standing]
    2026-07-21T20:44:02ZMarkup By
    2026-05-12T16:03:40ZReferred To

Actions — from XML (12)

  • 2026-09-16IntroReferralvia Senate
    Received in the Senate.
  • 2026-09-16 12:44:24FloorH38310via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2026-09-16 12:44:22FloorH37300via House floor actions
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5906)
  • 2026-09-16 12:44:22Floor8000via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
  • 2026-09-16 12:35:08FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8775.
  • 2026-09-16 12:35:07FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5906-5908)
  • 2026-09-16 12:34:47FloorH30300via House floor actions
    Mr. Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  • 2026-07-21Committeevia House committee actions
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 0.
  • 2026-07-21Committeevia House committee actions
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • 2026-05-12IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • 2026-05-12IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  • 2026-05-12IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House

Actions — from bill_actions table (0)

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Titles

  • Display Title2026-09-19T23:34:20Z
    Ending Predator Access to Union Power Act
  • Official Title as IntroducedIH2026-09-19T23:34:20Z
    To amend the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 to provide that individuals who have been convicted of sex offenses against minors may not serve in certain positions.
  • Short Title(s) as Passed HouseEHH2026-09-17T04:38:40Z
    Ending Predator Access to Union Power Act
  • Official Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textEHH2026-09-17T04:38:40Z
    To amend the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 to provide that individuals who have been convicted of sex offenses against minors may not serve in certain positions.
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2026-06-02T05:53:27Z
    Ending Predator Access to Union Power Act

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00 · 2026-05-12 · Introduced in House

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. 

Related bills

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Amendments (0)

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Laws

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CBO cost estimates

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Latest action

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