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House Republicans are sounding alarms about the recently reintroduced Protect the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, even as the labor-friendly legislation garners support from some members within their own ranks.

The House Committee on Education and Workforce released a statement on March 6 expressing strong opposition to the bill, which has previously failed to advance through Congress on three separate occasions. According to the committee’s news release, the legislation represents a “radical bill that caters to union leaders and ignores the free will of workers.”

The PRO Act has emerged as a contentious piece of legislation, drawing sharp criticism from Republican leadership while simultaneously finding pockets of bipartisan backing. This latest iteration faces familiar hurdles that have prevented its passage in previous congressional sessions, yet continues to generate significant debate within both parties.

Despite the vocal opposition from House Republican leadership, the bill’s reintroduction has highlighted an interesting divide within the party, as some Republican lawmakers have indicated their willingness to support certain aspects of the union-focused legislation. This internal party disagreement adds another layer of complexity to the ongoing legislative battle over workers’ rights and union protections.