The Ending Predator Access to Union Power Act (H.R. 8775) is a bill introduced by Representative Joe Wilson on May 12, 2026. It aims to amend the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 to prohibit individuals convicted of sex offenses against minors from holding positions of authority within labor organizations, such as union leadership roles, employer labor consultants, and collective bargaining representatives. The bill specifies that these restrictions would take effect 30 days after its enactment.
The bill has received bipartisan support, with Ranking Member Bobby Scott acknowledging the importance of holding individuals in positions of trust to high standards. He expressed support for the bill and urged his colleagues to do the same. The Committee on Education and Workforce advanced the bill, highlighting its role in holding union leaders accountable and ensuring the safety and integrity of labor organizations.
While the bill has garnered support, some concerns have been raised regarding its title, which implies that the restrictions apply solely to unions. In reality, the prohibitions extend to anyone working in union management, including employer-side positions. This misrepresentation could lead to misunderstandings about the bill's scope and intent.
The analysis of H.R. 8775 reveals no direct industry overlaps between the sponsor Joe Wilson's top donor industries and the bill's subject matter, which focuses on limiting predator access to union power. The lobbying activity associated with this bill includes various entities, but the disclosed amounts primarily come from organizations like Marshfield Clinic Health System ($60,000) and the Coalition for the Use of Safe and Efficient Refrigerants ($20,000). However, these contributions do not directly correlate with the bill's objectives, indicating a low risk of conflict of interest. Voters should note that while there are significant lobbying activities, the lack of direct financial ties to the bill's subject matter suggests that the sponsor's decisions are less likely influenced by donor interests in this case.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL ASPHALT PAVEMENT ASSOCIATION | NATIONAL ASPHALT PAVEMENT ASSOCIATION | $150,000 |
| MARSHFIELD CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM | MARSHFIELD CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM | $60,000 |
| SOUTHERN IONICS | KEY IMPACT STRATEGIES | $30,000 |
| COALITION FOR THE USE OF SAFE AND EFFICIENT REFRIGERANTS | WILLIAMSON LAW + POLICY PLLC | $20,000 |
| NATIONAL CONSUMER REPORTING ASSOCIATION | NATIONAL CONSUMER REPORTING ASSOCIATION | $5,000 |
| HEALING LODGE OF THE SEVEN NATIONS | HOBBS, STRAUS, DEAN & WALKER, LLP | undisclosed |
| PUEBLO OF SANTA ANA | HOBBS, STRAUS, DEAN & WALKER, LLP | undisclosed |
| TIGERSWAN | ALPHA STRATEGIES, LLC | undisclosed |
| LWRC INTERNATIONAL, LLC | ALPHA STRATEGIES, LLC | undisclosed |
| NATIVE VILLAGE OF EYAK | HOBBS, STRAUS, DEAN & WALKER, LLP | undisclosed |
| HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION | HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION | undisclosed |
| RMS OF GEORGIA, LLC D/B/A CHOICE REFRIGERANTS | WILLIAMSON LAW + POLICY PLLC | undisclosed |
| BRISTOL BAY AREA HEALTH CORP | HOBBS, STRAUS, DEAN & WALKER, LLP | undisclosed |
| COUNCIL OF ATHABASCAN TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS | HOBBS, STRAUS, DEAN & WALKER, LLP | undisclosed |
| ALEUTIAN PRIBILOF ISLANDS ASSOCIATION | HOBBS, STRAUS, DEAN & WALKER, LLP | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
