Ask the Union Members Act

# Ask the Union Members Act (HR 6142) Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would require labor unions to obtain written consent from their members before spending union dues on political activities or campaigns. Currently, unions can use a portion of members' dues for political purposes unless members specifically opt out. This bill would flip that approach, requiring unions to get affirmative permission from members before using their money for political spending. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily affects union members, unions themselves, and potentially political candidates and organizations that receive union funding.

It could influence the amount of money available for political activities and campaigns supported by organized labor. **Current Status:** HR 6142 is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was introduced by Representative Mark Harris (R-NC). **Note:** The specific details of key provisions are not fully detailed in the information provided, so this summary reflects the general purpose based on the bill's title and common legislative approaches to union political spending.