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Labor & Employment across the country

Every labor & employment bill from all 50 state legislatures and Congress, introduced in the last 12 weeks and automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

Total bills
165
last 12 weeks
Active states
10
jurisdictions with bills
Most active
United States
118 bills
Stance split
159 for 6 against
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Showing 131–140 of 159 bills

Bills supporting labor & employment

in committee · United States · Senate Jul 21, 2026

SCONRES 36: A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.

This concurrent resolution formally recognizes the significant wage gap between Black women and white, non-Hispanic men in the United States. The document cites data showing that Black women earn roughly 65 cents for every dollar earned by white men and highlights how this disparity impacts their ability to support families and accumulate wealth. By referencing existing laws like the Equal Pay Act and the Civil Rights Act, the bill reaffirms Congress's support for equal pay for equal work without proposing new legislation or policy changes. Ultimately, the measure serves as a symbolic acknowledgment of the economic challenges faced by Black women due to dual discrimination based on race and gender.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly recognizes the wage gap and reaffirms support for equal pay, directly protecting workers' rights and employment standards.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Employment Discrimination
Lisa Blunt Rochester (D) · 46 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · Senate Jul 15, 2026

S 4995: Agricultural Worker Justice Act of 2026

The Agricultural Worker Justice Act of 2026 establishes new rules to improve wages, safety, and accountability for workers in the meat and poultry processing industry. It requires the USDA to only purchase food from facilities where workers are paid at least the local prevailing wage and prohibits companies receiving USDA funds from buying back their own stock or paying dividends. The bill also mandates stricter safety standards, including limits on increased production line speeds, better access to toilet facilities, and enhanced protections against retaliation for reporting injuries or unsafe conditions. Additionally, the legislation creates a system to blacklist contractors with repeated labor law violations and requires detailed annual reports on grant recipients and racial disparities in the sector.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates prevailing wages, restricts corporate stock buybacks, and enforces stricter safety standards for agricultural workers.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workplace Safety
Peter Welch (D) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · Senate Jul 16, 2026

S 5010: NO BOSS Act

The NO BOSS Act modifies federal rules to allow individuals receiving unemployment benefits to start self-employment businesses without first exhausting their regular benefits. It requires that these self-employment activities include approved entrepreneurial training, business counseling, or a submitted business plan with a market feasibility study. The changes take effect two years after enactment, though states are permitted to adopt similar rules earlier. The Department of Labor will issue regulations and guidance to help state agencies implement these new requirements.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill expands unemployment benefits to allow self-employment, strengthening worker economic security and supporting entrepreneurial opportunities.85% confidence
Sub-Topics Unemployment
Christopher A. Coons (D) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · Senate Jul 14, 2026

S 4981: Living Wage For All Act

The Living Wage For All Act aims to raise the federal minimum wage to a living standard by establishing a tiered increase schedule that targets $25 per hour over five years for large corporations and twelve years for smaller employers. The bill defines large employers as those with at least $1 billion in annual revenue or 500 employees, requiring them to lead the transition while providing smaller businesses more time to adjust. It also phases out the separate, lower minimum wage for tipped employees and youth workers, eventually aligning all workers under the same rate, and gradually eliminates special minimum wage certificates for individuals with disabilities. Once the general minimum wage reaches $25 per hour, the law mandates that future adjustments be tied annually to the national median hourly wage to ensure the standard keeps pace with economic growth.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly raises the federal minimum wage to a living standard, directly advancing workers' rights and wages.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Minimum Wage
Christopher Murphy (D) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · House Jul 16, 2026

HR 9751: Consumer Appeal Rights Enforcement Act

The Consumer Appeal Rights Enforcement Act strengthens rules for employee benefit plans by allowing the Department of Labor to impose fines on entities that fail to follow claims procedures or external review requirements. It defines violations as either global failures to have compliant processes or individual instances where plans do not provide proper notices, timely decisions, or requested information to participants. Penalties range from $1,000 per participant for global violations to $1,000 per day for individual violations, with options to triple these amounts if issues are not corrected within specific timeframes. The bill also repeals a previous provision that allowed private lawsuits for certain procedural violations, shifting enforcement authority to the Secretary of Labor.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill strengthens consumer appeal rights and enforces claims procedures, protecting patient access to healthcare benefits and ensuring timely decisions.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill strengthens employee benefit plan rules and imposes fines for non-compliance, protecting worker rights and ensuring proper claims procedures.90% confidence
Summer L. Lee (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · Senate Jul 16, 2026

S 5017: More Paid Leave for More Americans Act

The More Paid Leave for More Americans Act creates a federal grant program to help states establish or improve paid leave systems that offer up to six weeks of paid time off for reasons like illness, family care, or bonding. To receive funding, states must create a partnership with private entities to manage the program and agree to a national network that standardizes rules and technology across different states. The bill sets specific requirements for benefit amounts, such as providing at least 67 percent of an employee's weekly pay for low-income workers, and allows grants of up to $8 million per state to cover startup costs and ongoing operations. Additionally, the legislation authorizes funding for a national organization to build a shared technology system that helps workers apply for benefits regardless of which states they have worked in.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates federal grants to establish paid leave for illness and family care, improving patient access to healthcare and supporting workers' health needs.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates federal grants to expand paid leave systems, directly strengthening worker benefits and rights.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Paid Leave
John Boozman (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · United States · Senate Aug 4, 2026

S 4965: Railroad Retirement Board Stability Act

This bill creates a new administrative account for the Railroad Retirement Board to manage funds specifically for its operations and technology upgrades. It establishes strict limits on how much money can be moved into this account between 2027 and 2031, based on a percentage of benefits paid or investment trust amounts, while also setting aside millions of dollars annually for modernizing outdated computer systems. Additionally, the bill requires the Government Accountability Office to produce reports reviewing the Board's efforts to update its legacy IT systems and consult with various stakeholders, including railroads and unions.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill funds modernization of Railroad Retirement Board systems, improving operational efficiency and benefit administration for railroad workers.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill allocates funds specifically for modernizing outdated computer systems and technology upgrades at the Railroad Retirement Board.85% confidence
Bill Cassidy (R) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · Senate Jul 16, 2026

S 5011: Curtailing Executive Overcompensation (CEO) Act

The Curtailing Executive Overcompensation (CEO) Act imposes a new excise tax on large companies where the highest-paid CEO earns significantly more than the median worker. This tax applies to employers with over $100 million in annual revenue and over $10 million in wages, charging a fee equal to the lesser of 1% of the pay gap or 1% of the company's gross receipts. The law defines the pay gap as the difference between the CEO's average compensation and 50 times the median wage of all employees earning at least $5,000, with thresholds adjusted for inflation after 2027. Companies found to be manipulating their workforce to avoid the tax could face joint liability, and the IRS will issue regulations to prevent such avoidance.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill introduces a new excise tax on large corporations to address executive overcompensation, directly increasing government revenue and promoting fiscal accountability.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill reduces executive overcompensation relative to median workers, narrowing the pay gap and protecting worker economic equity.85% confidence
Sub-Topics Sales Tax
Sheldon Whitehouse (D) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · House Jul 16, 2026

HR 9728: Protecting America’s Diplomatic Workforce Act

The Protecting America's Diplomatic Workforce Act limits how many employees federal foreign affairs agencies can fire at once and requires stricter oversight for large layoffs. It caps reductions in force to 50 employees every six months unless agencies provide detailed justifications to Congress explaining why other options were not considered and how the cuts might affect diplomatic missions. The bill also mandates longer notice periods for employees facing layoffs, updates rules to prioritize performance over tenure when selecting who to retain, and requires the State Department to consult with lawmakers before making major changes to its internal manual. These measures directly impact agencies such as the Department of State, USAID, and the Peace Corps by increasing transparency and adding procedural hurdles to workforce reductions.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill limits mass layoffs and mandates longer notice periods, directly protecting workers' job security and rights.90% confidence
Ami Bera (D) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · House Jul 22, 2026

HR 9875: Protecting Childcare from Private Equity Act

The Protecting Childcare from Private Equity Act requires the Securities and Exchange Commission to collect and report data on private funds that own or control childcare providers. It restricts these large private funds from selling their interests in childcare entities or taking dividends for four years after they first gain control. Additionally, the bill mandates a study by the Comptroller General to examine how private equity ownership affects childcare quality, availability, costs, and employee wages. These measures specifically target private funds with over $150 million in assets that operate childcare at more than 25 locations.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill restricts private equity ownership in childcare to protect affordability and quality, indirectly supporting worker stability and access to essential services.75% confidence
Josh Riley (D) · 5 co-sponsors
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