Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5408) to accelerate workplace time-to-contract under the National Labor Relations Act.

# Summary of H.RES 1140

H.RES 1140 is a procedural resolution that sets the terms for the House of Representatives to debate and vote on H.R. 5408, a separate bill aimed at speeding up the process for workers to negotiate their first labor contract with employers under the National Labor Relations Act. The resolution, sponsored by Rep. Donald Norcross of New Jersey, establishes the rules for floor debate—determining how much time each side gets to discuss the measure and what amendments can be proposed. Workers seeking union representation and employers subject to labor negotiations would be directly affected by the underlying bill's provisions, though this resolution itself does not change labor law; it only governs the legislative process.

The introduction of this procedural measure reflects ongoing debate over labor organizing and union negotiations in the United States. Labor advocates argue that the current process for reaching first contracts is too lengthy and allows employers to delay agreements indefinitely, while business groups contend that streamlining the process could disadvantage employers' negotiating position. The motion to reconsider was laid on the table without objection, meaning the House ultimately approved the procedural resolution, clearing the way for consideration of H.R. 5408 itself. The bill's passage through this procedural step indicates Democratic support for advancing labor-friendly policies, though its ultimate success in the full House and Senate remains uncertain.