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Fairness in Filing Act

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US S 3116 · Senate Bill · 119th Congress

Stage
In committee
Started in
Senate
Sponsors
3
Latest action
Nov 6, 2025

What it does

The Fairness in Filing Act would amend the National Labor Relations Act to require that unfair labor practice charges be filed in good faith and include supporting documentation or a certification explaining why such documentation cannot be provided, aiming to reduce frivolous or bad-faith filings. It would also grant individuals or entities accused of unfair labor practices the right to inspect, copy, test, or sample any evidence the National Labor Relations Board intends to use in determining whether a violation occurred. Additionally, the bill establishes penalties, including fines of up to $5,000, for those who file charges not in good faith or engage in a pattern of frivolous filings…

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Nov 6, 2025

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Nov 6, 2025

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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Fairness in Filing Act | 52