Portable Benefits for Independent Workers Pilot Program Act

HR 3482 establishes a federal pilot program to fund state, local, or nonprofit organizations developing portable benefits for independent workers. It directly affects non-traditional workers like freelancers, contractors, and temporary staff who lack employer-provided benefits such as health insurance, retirement savings, or disability coverage. The bill authorizes $20 million in fiscal year 2024 to competitively award grants for designing or improving models that allow these benefits to transfer between jobs, excluding models focused solely on retirement. A report by the Comptroller General evaluating the pilot’s impact on worker compensation must be submitted to Congress by September 30, 2024.