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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 3532

Striking and Locked Out Workers Healthcare Protection Act

Congress proposes blocking employers from ending health coverage during strikes or lockouts, with new fines

Stalled

No legislative action in over 90 days.

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

  • Would bar employers from cutting or changing workers’ job-based health insurance during a lawful strike.
  • Would also bar employers from cutting or changing coverage during a lockout, when the employer withholds work to pressure workers in bargaining.
  • Treats ending or altering health coverage during strikes/lockouts as an illegal labor practice that can be penalized.
  • Adds civil fines for employers who break the rule, with higher penalties for repeat violations and for cases causing serious harm.
  • Allows the labor board to fine company directors or officers personally in some cases if they directed the violation or knowingly let it happen.
Labor EmploymentHealthcareConsumer Protection

Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

How this policy affects specific groups of people

Positive Impacts(5)
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Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
May 21, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

May 21, 2025

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Striking and Locked Out Workers Healthcare Protection Act

Bill NumberHR 3532
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(41)
D: 41

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