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Issue · Labor & Employment

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
National trend

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Bills opposing labor & employment

in committee · United States · House Sep 3, 2026

HR 10250: No Preference Act

HR 10250, known as the No Preference Act, prohibits federal executive agencies and the Department of Defense from requiring or giving preference to contractors based on their use of union labor. The bill amends existing laws to ensure that government contract awards cannot be influenced by whether a company's workers are covered by collective bargaining agreements. This change directly affects federal procurement processes by mandating that offers be evaluated without regard to the labor status of the bidding firms.
Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentThe bill prohibits government preference for union labor, directly limiting collective bargaining influence in federal procurement.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining
Stephanie I. Bice (R) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Michigan · Senate Aug 26, 2026

SB 1136: Public employees and officers: compensation and benefits; public employer contribution to medical benefit plan; modify. Amends title & secs. 3, 4 & 5 of 2011 PA 152 (MCL 15.563 et seq.) & adds secs. 3a & 4a.

Michigan Senate Bill 1136 amends state law to cap the amount public employers can spend on employee health insurance, introducing new fixed dollar limits for single, couple, and family coverage starting in 2027. The bill also reverses a previous provision that allowed employers to pay no more than 80% of total medical costs, instead mandating that they pay at least 80% of those expenses beginning in the same year. These new financial caps are adjusted annually based on changes in Michigan health insurance rates or a minimum 3% increase, whichever is higher. Existing collective bargaining agreements that conflict with these limits are exempt until their current terms expire or are renegotiated.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill caps public employer spending on employee health insurance, limiting fiscal outlays for a major government expense category.85% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill caps public employer spending on health insurance and mandates a minimum contribution floor, restricting financial flexibility for employee medical benefits.85% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill caps public employer spending on employee health insurance, limiting the scope of benefits provided to workers.85% confidence
Sub-Topics Insurance Collective Bargaining
Kevin Hertel (D) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · Senate Jul 15, 2026

S 4983: Harry Reid Immigration Stabilization Act

This bill, the Harry Reid Immigration Stabilization Act, establishes a comprehensive framework to reduce overall immigration numbers, reform asylum procedures, increase penalties for criminal behavior, and enhance border security measures. It directly affects immigrants, refugees, asylum seekers, employers, and law enforcement agencies by setting strict caps on family and employment-based visas, requiring a 30-day filing deadline for asylum applications, and expanding the definition of aggravated felonies to include a wider range of crimes. Key mechanisms include mandating that employers verify work eligibility through a telephone verification system, creating a new border crossing fee, and requiring states to verify immigration status to receive certain federal benefits. Additionally, the legislation introduces stricter rules for criminal aliens facing expedited deportation, increases penalties for alien smuggling, and clarifies citizenship requirements for children born to non-citizen parents.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill explicitly increases penalties for criminal behavior and expands definitions of aggravated crimes, directly strengthening criminal justice enforcement.85% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts immigration by capping visas, tightening asylum deadlines, and increasing penalties.95% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill restricts employment-based visas and tightens asylum rules, limiting legal pathways for workers and potentially reducing labor supply.65% confidence
Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Border Security Enforcement Work Authorization
Bernie Moreno (R) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 5097: End H–1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026

This bill, the End H-1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026, proposes to stop the issuance of H-1B work visas for three years and then restrict them to primary workers rather than their families. It would require employers to prove a shortage of qualified American workers and pay a minimum wage of $200,000 per year, while also banning the use of staffing agencies to hire these workers. The legislation further limits the total number of H-1B visas to 25,000 annually, removes the current lottery system in favor of prioritizing higher wages, and prohibits H-1B workers from holding jobs with more than one employer or working for third-party agencies. Additionally, the bill bars federal government agencies from hiring H-1B workers, eliminates optional training programs for foreign students, and generally prevents nonimmigrant visa holders from changing their status to permanent residents while in the United States.
Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts H-1B visa access by limiting numbers, raising wage requirements, and banning staffing agencies, thereby reducing immigrant workforce opportunities.95% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill restricts H-1B visas, raises minimum wage requirements, and bans staffing agencies, limiting access to foreign labor.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Work Authorization Minimum Wage
Tim Sheehy (R) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · House Jul 21, 2026

HR 9798: Employer Health Plan Flexibility Act

The Employer Health Plan Flexibility Act would allow certain employer-sponsored group health plans to opt out of the Affordable Care Act's requirement to cover specific Essential Health Benefits. This exemption applies to plans governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act and would take effect for plan years starting on or after January 1, 2028. While exempt from those specific coverage mandates, the bill explicitly states that employers must still comply with other federal rules, including those regarding mental health parity, nondiscrimination, and preventive services. To ensure transparency, employers claiming this exemption must annually inform their employees about the benefits included in their plan and identify any Essential Health Benefits that are not covered.
Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill allows employers to opt out of ACA Essential Health Benefits, restricting coverage mandates and limiting patient access to required health services.90% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill allows employers to opt out of ACA Essential Health Benefits, reducing mandated worker health coverage protections.85% confidence
Sub-Topics Insurance Mental Health
Rick W. Allen (R)
in committee · United States · Senate Jul 15, 2026

S 4984: Restoration of Employment Choice for Adults with Disabilities Act

This bill modifies federal rules to allow adults with disabilities who are 18 or older to work for businesses at wages below the standard minimum rate. Under the new provisions, an individual can choose to accept such employment, and employers must make documented efforts to help these workers find regular jobs if they cannot secure one. The law also requires that if a state agency fails to provide necessary job counseling after an employer's documented attempts, the employer may continue paying the subminimum wage. These changes apply to all employment situations starting on the date the bill becomes law.
Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill permits sub-minimum wages for disabled workers, weakening labor standards and reducing wage protections.90% confidence
Sub-Topics Minimum Wage
Tom Cotton (R)