HR. 5054In Committee
Freedom From Union Violence Act of 2025
Expands Hobbs Act extortion to cover force or violence used to obtain property in labor disputes, while exempting certain limited conduct tied to peaceful picketing
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Expands Hobbs Act extortion to cover force or violence used to obtain property in labor disputes, while exempting certain limited conduct tied to peaceful picketing
Key points
- Amend Hobbs Act extortion standard
- Limit peaceful picketing exemptions
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-08-26 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
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