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Providing for Consideration of H.R. Faster Labor Contracts Act

Floor Speech

Date: June 9, 2026
Location: Washington, DC

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Mrs. MILLER of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I thank the chairman for yielding.

Mr. Speaker, I join the majority of my Republican colleagues in voicing strong opposition to H.R. 5408, the Faster Labor Contracts Act.

This bill puts the selfish needs of the union bosses above the welfare of American workers. It would force employers to begin bargaining with new unions within 10 days of certification. It would force Federal mediation to intervene if no contract is signed. It would force the arbitrated contracts to last 2 years, and they cannot be appealed.

Let me be clear. Employers and unions already meet at the negotiating table. There is no need to use government overreach to force labor negotiations.

The Faster Labor Contracts Act is bad for employers, bad for employees, and bad for the economy.

Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to reject this bill and vote ``no.''

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