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Union Member Protection: Greater Control Over Union Political Spending.

New rules aim to increase transparency and member control over how union dues are spent on political activities. Unions will need to disclose proposed political expenditures and obtain majority member authorization before making them. This gives members more say in their union's financial decisions.
Key points
Unions must disclose proposed political expenditures.
A majority of union members must authorize political spending via secret ballot.
Union officers can be held financially liable for unauthorized expenditures.
Expenditures over $50,000 require a public vote by principal union officers.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_2640
Sponsor: Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-2]
Process start date: 2021-04-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Union Member Protection Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_2640.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Unions must disclose proposed political expenditures.
  • A majority of union members must authorize political spending via secret ballot.
  • Union officers can be held financially liable for unauthorized expenditures.
  • Expenditures over $50,000 require a public vote by principal union officers.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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