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House Passes Protect America's Workforce Act Amid GOP Divide

12/11/2025

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The House passed the Protect America's Workforce Act 222-200, with 13 House Republicans joining Democrats.
Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) led the bill's advancement.
The bill faces a procedural hurdle before a final vote.
If passed, the bill would proceed to the Senate and require U.S. President Donald Trump’s signature to become law.
Discharge petitions have become more common as the GOP navigates a slim majority.

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Story summary

The House passed the Protect America's Workforce Act 222-200, with 13 House Republicans joining Democrats.
Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) led the bill's advancement.
The bill faces a procedural hurdle before a final vote.
If passed, the bill would proceed to the Senate and require U.S. President Donald Trump’s signature to become law.
Discharge petitions have become more common as the GOP navigates a slim majority.