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New Rules on Violence During Labor Disputes

This law changes federal rules to allow serious acts of violence or threats during labor disputes to be prosecuted at the federal level. Minor incidents during peaceful protests will still be handled by state and local authorities. The goal is to increase accountability for violent acts affecting commerce.
Key points
Serious violence, threats, or extortion affecting commerce during labor disputes can now be prosecuted under federal law.
These actions can result in high fines (up to $100,000) and long prison sentences (up to 20 years).
Minor property damage or minor bodily injury that is incidental and not part of a pattern of violence during peaceful picketing remains under state and local authority.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_5171
Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
Process start date: 2021-09-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Freedom From Union Violence Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5171.

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 2021-09-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Serious violence, threats, or extortion affecting commerce during labor disputes can now be prosecuted under federal law.
  • These actions can result in high fines (up to $100,000) and long prison sentences (up to 20 years).
  • Minor property damage or minor bodily injury that is incidental and not part of a pattern of violence during peaceful picketing remains under state and local authority.
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. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Labor Courts and Law