Bad Medicine: Politics, Unions, and Antisemitism in Health Care

The House Committee on Education & Workforce held a hearing on May 21, 2026, titled "Bad Medicine: Politics, Unions, and Antisemitism in Health Care," focusing on allegations that healthcare labor unions have engaged in antisemitic conduct and political activities that marginalize Jewish and Israeli healthcare workers. Witnesses testified about union resolutions endorsing boycott, divestment, and sanctions against Israel, and the resulting hostile work environments affecting Jewish medical professionals and patient care. The hearing included discussions on the misuse of union dues for political campaigns, the need for robust enforcement of civil rights laws, and concerns about the defunding of the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights. Members debated the balance between free speech and discrimination, with calls for legislative and regulatory actions to protect Jewish healthcare workers from antisemitism and ensure unions fairly represent all members. No specific procurement or contracting actions were discussed during the hearing.