U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

10/22/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/22/2025 09:09

Chair Cassidy Delivers Remarks During Second Hearing on Reforming Labor Law, Strengthening Workers’ Rights

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, delivered remarks during today's hearing on reforming federal labor law to protect worker freedoms and strengthen workers' rights. This is the second hearing on labor reform this month.

Click here to watch the full hearing.

Cassidy's speech as prepared for delivery can be found below:

The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions will please come to order.

It's been nearly 100 years since the core of our nation's labor laws were passed. Since then, the economy and the way we work has changed. Congress needs to update labor laws for businesses, unions and workers to make our nation competitive in a 21st century economy.

President Trump deserves a lot of credit. He is committed to delivering the most pro-business, pro-worker administration in history. In pursuit of this, he built a strong coalition of businesses, unions, and workers - united to increase prosperity for all. As HELP Chairman, this committee must deliver on President Trump's pro-worker, pro-business, pro-family agenda.

By the way, the last 10 years, we've had four different administrations - 2 Republican, 2 Democrats. When I speak to businesses in Louisiana, they feel whipsawed between the changing administrations. Everybody loves it when their team is in charge - but no one is in charge forever.

We have an opportunity, and I'd say a responsibility, to bring stability to businesses, unions, and workers.

To do this, we have to build consensus on lasting changes that benefit all Americans. My colleagues' continued engagement is essential.

Earlier this month, the Committee heard from a wide range of voices on how to improve labor laws to protect workers' rights and expand their freedoms.

First, we must strengthen worker voice in deciding how their hard-earned dollars are spent, especially when it comes to funding political activities that do not benefit workers. Workers should not be forced to fund ideologies and entities that violate their beliefs.

Congress must protect workers' rights in the workplace and on the picket line, defending workers from harassment and abuse and empowering them to protect their personal data.

We need curb frivolous unfair labor practice charges that worsen the NLRB's backlog and delay workers from asserting their rights in the workplace.

Another serious issue is the impact of illegal immigration on the workforce, taking jobs and driving down wages for hard-working Americans. The Trump administration has made this a priority, and it's something the Committee will examine closely.

Finally, Congress must restore worker choice in the unionization process. This includes considering ways to enhance the integrity of union elections, helping workers reach that first contract in a timely manner, and ensuring they can determine when their labor contract is working for them.

These are key principles that will guide this conversation and hopefully future legislative action. By reforming our labor laws, we will deliver on President Trump's pro-worker legacy and empower the middle class to achieve the American Dream.

With that, I recognize Senator Sanders.

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