What does Preamble of Freedom From Union Violence Act of 2025 do?

This bill aims to amend section 1951 of title 18, United States Code, known as the Hobbs Act. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives. It was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Freedom From Union Violence Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Freedom From Union Violence Act of 2025

What does INTERFERENCE WITH COMMERCE BY THREATS OR VIOLENCE. of Freedom From Union Violence Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 1951 of Title 18, United States Code, concerning interference with commerce by threats or violence. It prohibits obstructing, delaying, or affecting commerce through robbery or extortion, or through physical violence in furtherance of a plan to violate the section. The definition of 'commerce' includes commerce within the District of Columbia, between states, and commerce over which the United States has jurisdiction. The term 'extortion' is defined as obtaining property with consent induced by force, violence, fear, or under color of official right. The definition of 'labor dispute' references Section 2(9) of the National Labor Relations Act. The definition of 'robbery' involves unlawful taking of property by force, violence, or fear of injury. Subsection (a) does not apply to conduct incidental to peaceful picketing during a labor dispute, consisting solely of minor injury or damage, or not part of a pattern of violent conduct. Violations involving minor conduct are subject to prosecution only by state and local authorities. This section does not repeal or affect certain existing laws, including the Clayton Act, the Norris-LaGuardia Act, the National Labor Relations Act, and the Railway Labor Act.

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Freedom From Union Violence Act of 2025

Last updated: 8/26/2025 · Introduced: 8/26/2025

Author: Scott Perry (R-PA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Hobbs Act to prohibit obstructing commerce through robbery, extortion, or physical violence related to a plan violating the law.
The bill excludes from federal prosecution minor injuries or damage during peaceful picketing in a labor dispute, reserving that authority for state and local officials.
This legislation clarifies definitions like 'extortion,' 'robbery,' and 'labor dispute' while explicitly stating it does not repeal existing labor laws such as the National Labor Relations Act.

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