Federal vehicle contractors would face new labor disclosure rules under HR 5338
In committeeH.R. 5338Latest action
Sponsor: Haley M. Stevens · Representative · MI
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Official title: Union Auto Workers Job Protection Act
119th Congress
Topics: Government & democracy
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HR 5338 requires labor disclosures from federal vehicle contractors and blocks USPS truck funding unless Oshkosh Defense signs a union neutrality agreement.
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What does this do?
HR 5338 requires companies bidding on federal vehicle contracts to disclose factory locations, worker pay ranges, temporary worker counts, and past labor or safety violations. Companies must get government approval before moving production and must immediately notify affected unions of any such move. A separate provision blocks federal funds from being spent on Postal Service delivery vehicles unless Oshkosh Defense signs an agreement not to interfere with workers seeking to form or join a union.
Who does it affect?
The bill directly affects vehicle manufacturers selling to the federal government, workers at those factories, and federal agencies that purchase vehicles including the U.S. Postal Service. Workers at Oshkosh Defense facilities are specifically targeted by the union neutrality provision.
Why does it matter?
Adding disclosure and neutrality requirements changes the conditions under which federal vehicle contracts can be awarded and paid out. Workers at Oshkosh Defense could face a different organizing environment depending on whether the neutrality agreement requirement takes effect.
What does it cost, and who pays?
Federal funds for Postal Service delivery vehicles could be withheld if Oshkosh Defense does not certify a union neutrality agreement, affecting how taxpayer money is spent on that contract.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedSep 11, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Sep 11, 2025
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.