The Senate has not yet announced when a floor vote for the nominees is expected, but in order to maintain a quorum on the NLRB, Macy and Prouty would have to be confirmed by the end of August.

A fully functioning NLRB is critical to ensuring that employers, employees, and labor organizations receive timely decisions and clear guidance regarding their rights and responsibilities under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).

Employers and workers alike benefit from a board that can operate effectively and provide timely resolution of disputes.

James Macy has extensive experience in labor and employment law and workplace policy. He has served in senior leadership roles at the U.S. Department of Labor and previously practiced labor and employment law representing employers.

President Trump’s decision to renominate Prouty provides a bipartisan element to the package and would allow the Senate to address the immediate quorum issue while maintaining representation from both major political parties on the board.

The White House has not nominated a fifth Board member, which would traditionally be reserved for the minority party.

Confirmation of nominees Macy and Prouty would allow the NLRB to maintain a quorum and continue resolving cases before it, including controversial decisions made by the Biden-appointed majority NLRB. It would also provide additional stability for employers, employees, and labor organizations that rely on the board to administer federal labor law.

IEC believes a predictable and stable labor policy environment benefits merit shop contractors, their employees, customers, and taxpayers. A functioning NLRB provides employers and employees with the certainty necessary to make informed decisions, resolve disputes, and maintain productive workplaces.

Please contact your Senators today and urge them to promptly confirm James Macy and David Prouty so the NLRB can continue carrying out its statutory responsibilities without interruption.