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Maryland Lawmakers passed legislation on Reparations after veto by Gov. Moore

In the 2025 General Assembly, the Maryland State Legislature voted to create a Reparations Commission that will dig into the root causes of racial inequality and recommend real policy remedies (SB 587/HB 1422).

Unfortunately, Governor Moore vetoed the legislation. 

Maryland Lawmakers passed legislation on Reparations after veto by Gov. Moore

Legislative Update - January 22, 2026

Welcome to this week’s Maryland State and DC AFL-CIO Legislative Update!

As the General Assembly session moves full steam ahead, we’re keeping you in the loop and—more importantly—making sure labor’s voice is front and center where decisions are made.

Legislative Update - January 22, 2026

Legislative Update - Bills we're watching next week (Week of Jan. 26)

📅 LEGISLATION TO WATCH NEXT WEEK

The Maryland State and DC AFL-CIO is closely monitoring, testifying, and engaging on the following bills in the coming week.

Legislative Update - Bills we're watching next week (Week of Jan. 26)

Legislative Update - Bills we're watching next week (Week of Jan. 26)

📅 LEGISLATION TO WATCH NEXT WEEK

Legislative Update - Bills we're watching next week (Week of Jan. 26)

AFL-CIO Observes International Human Rights Day

Since its earliest days, the AFL-CIO has argued that the dignity and freedom of working people are fundamental human rights, aligning our mission with the principles later enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Today, those rights are under attack.

AFL-CIO Observes International Human Rights Day

Take Action: Time is Running Out for Millions of Americans

The government shutdown has now dragged on for 23 days. Across the country, federal workers are struggling to pay bills without their paychecks.

Take Action: Time is Running Out for Millions of Americans