Protect America's Workforce Act

“Federal workers show up on the job every day to do the people’s work, and their limited collective bargaining rights are critical to protecting them from unfair treatment and political interference.”

In brief · Golden argues federal workers' limited bargaining rights protect them from unfair treatment and political interference. After the House passed the bill, he urged the Senate to act on it quickly. (AI-written summary of the source)

Press release · Office of Rep. Jared Golden · December 11, 2025 · “Golden’s bill to restore federal workers’ collective bargaining rights passes House in bip…” · Quote checked word-for-word against the source

“President Trump said ending collective bargaining was about protecting our national defense. But in my District, many affected workers build our warships and care for our veterans. These workers make our country safer and stronger every day. America did not vote to silence these workers, but this bill gives all of us a chance to restore their voices.”

In brief · Golden disputes the national defense argument for ending bargaining, pointing to workers in his district who build warships and care for veterans, and says the bill would restore their voice. (AI-written summary of the source)

Press release · Office of Rep. Jared Golden · December 10, 2025 · “Golden-Fitzpatrick bill to restore federal workers’ union rights clears key House hurdle, …” · Quote checked word-for-word against the source

“America never voted to eliminate workers’ union rights, and the strong bipartisan support for my bill shows that Congress will not stand idly by while President Trump nullifies federal workers’ collective bargaining agreements and rolls back generations of labor law.”

In brief · Golden says the executive order cancels collective bargaining agreements and rolls back long-standing labor law, and that the bipartisan support for his bill shows Congress opposes this. (AI-written summary of the source)

Press release · Office of Rep. Jared Golden · November 17, 2025 · “Golden’s bill to restore federal workers’ union rights clears threshold to force House act…” · Quote checked word-for-word against the source

“In his order, President Trump said that federal workers’ rights are incompatible with national security. He is wrong. Union workers make America stronger every single day, including the more than 6,000 federal workers in Maine.”

In brief · Golden, the bill's sponsor, rejects the executive order's national security reasoning and argues that unionized federal workers, including thousands in Maine, strengthen the country. (AI-written summary of the source)

Press release · Office of Rep. Jared Golden · April 1, 2025 · “Golden, Fitzpatrick introduce bipartisan bill to repeal President Trump’s order restrictin…” · Quote checked word-for-word against the source

“Federal workers, many of whom are veterans, are the backbone of our public service. When their voices are heard in the decisions that shape their work, our government is more stable, more capable, and better prepared to serve the American people. I’m proud to work alongside Congressman Golden in leading this bipartisan effort.”

In brief · He argues that giving federal workers, many of them veterans, a voice in workplace decisions makes government more stable and capable. (AI-written summary of the source)

Press release · Office of Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick · December 10, 2025 · “Fitzpatrick-Golden Bipartisan Bill to Restore Federal Workers’ Union Rights Clears Key Hou…” · Quote checked word-for-word against the source

“Today’s vote is a reminder of what this House can accomplish when we honor its purpose and allow the people’s will to move forward. A bipartisan majority affirmed that protecting America’s security and respecting America’s workers are not competing priorities — they are inseparable.”

In brief · After the discharge motion passed, he presented the vote as a bipartisan affirmation that national security and federal workers' rights go together. (AI-written summary of the source)

Press release · Office of Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick · December 10, 2025 · “Fitzpatrick-Golden Bipartisan Bill to Restore Federal Workers’ Union Rights Clears Key Hou…” · Quote checked word-for-word against the source

“Congress granted collective bargaining rights for federal employees decades ago, and they have been upheld for years by the administrations of both parties. Now more than a million workers have had those rights taken away. We agree on a bipartisan basis that we must reject any attempt to roll back federal employees’ rights to collectively bargain. I’m calling on all my Republican colleagues to join us now to protect workers across America.”

In brief · Dingell argues federal employees' long-standing, bipartisan-upheld collective bargaining rights were taken from over a million workers and must be restored, urging Republicans to join the effort. (AI-written summary of the source)

Press release · Office of Rep. Jared Golden · July 17, 2025 · “Golden, Jeffries join federal unions in urging Congress to force vote to overturn Trump’s …” · Quote checked word-for-word against the source

“Improving government efficiency is essential—but sweeping exclusions from collective bargaining are a blunt instrument that risk weakening the very stability and performance we aim to strengthen. The Protect America’s Workforce Act restores a balanced, targeted approach—protecting bargaining rights where they pose no threat to national security and reinforcing their proven role in supporting morale, accountability, and effective governance. We can defend our national security without silencing those who serve it. Efficiency and fairness are not mutually exclusive—and this legislation ensures we uphold both.”

In brief · Fitzpatrick, the bill's lead Republican sponsor, argues the executive order's sweeping bargaining exclusions are a blunt instrument and that the bill keeps national security protections while preserving workers' rights. (AI-written summary of the source)

Press release · Office of Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick · April 1, 2025 · “Fitzpatrick, Golden Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Restore Collective Bargaining Rights for …” · Quote checked word-for-word against the source