HR 2550 · Passed House · 12-15-25
Protect America's Workforce Act
What does the Protect America's Workforce Act do?
HR 2550 is a House bill sponsored by Rep. Jared F. Golden (D-ME-2). Section 2 declares the March 27, 2025 Executive Order titled "Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs" of no force or effect and bars any federal funds from being obligated or expended to carry it out. Section 3 preserves any collective bargaining agreement in effect as of March 26, 2025 between an executive branch federal agency and an exclusive representative of federal employees through the stated term of that agreement.
Did HR 2550 pass? Where it stands
As of July 17, 2026, HR 2550 has passed the House.
Status: Passed House
Latest vote: House Passed 231–195 on December 11, 2025
Outlook: Moderate
Key provisions
- Executive Order Nullified
- Applies to the Executive Order titled "Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs" issued March 27, 2025
- The order "shall have no force or effect"
- No federal funds may be obligated or expended to carry it out
- Existing CBAs Preserved
- Covers collective bargaining agreements in effect as of March 26, 2025
- Agreements between executive branch federal agencies and exclusive representatives of federal employees
- They have full force and effect through the stated term of the applicable agreement
Last updated July 15, 2026