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House Passes PAWA to Restore Federal Workers' Union Rights

12/11/2025

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On December 10, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 222-200 to advance PAWA.
PAWA would repeal executive order by President Donald Trump that limited union rights for one million federal workers.
Led by Democratic Rep. Jared Golden, the bill drew 13 Republican supporters and nearly all Democrats, with labor unions backing the effort.
If enacted, it would move to the Senate for debate.

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Story summary

On December 10, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 222-200 to advance PAWA.
PAWA would repeal executive order by President Donald Trump that limited union rights for one million federal workers.
Led by Democratic Rep. Jared Golden, the bill drew 13 Republican supporters and nearly all Democrats, with labor unions backing the effort.
If enacted, it would move to the Senate for debate.