House vote: H.R. 5408 // June 9, 2026
Faster Labor Contracts Act
Sponsor: Donald Norcross (D-NJ)
This bill establishes mandatory deadlines for parties negotiating an initial collective bargaining agreement (CBA) and provides for mediation and arbitration to finalize CBAs. Under the bill, CBA negotiations must begin within 10 days after an employer receives a written request from a newly recognized or certified bargaining representative. The bill provides that parties must make every reasonable effort to conclude and sign a CBA.
Labor and Employment Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 2.8% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 230 | 52.2% |
| Nay | Lost | 193 | 45.0% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 2.8% |