Freedom From Union Violence Act of 2025

This bill changes a federal law called the Hobbs Act, which makes it a crime to use force, violence, or threats to take someone's property in ways that affect business across state lines. Right now, a Supreme Court decision says that union members who use violence during a strike aren't breaking this law if they're trying to achieve legitimate union goals. This bill removes that exception by taking out the requirement that the force or threats must be "wrongful," meaning union-related violence could now be charged as a federal crime. However, the bill does make an exception for minor injuries or property damage that happen during peaceful picketing, as long as the behavior isn't part of a pattern of violence — those cases would instead be handled by state and local authorities.

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