Labor & Employment

in committee · United States · Senate Jul 29, 2025

S 2495: Keep Call Centers in America Act of 2025

This bill requires employers who relocate call centers outside the United States or contract call center work overseas to notify the Secretary of Labor 120 days in advance. It creates a public list of such employers and makes them ineligible for federal grants or guaranteed loans for five years. The bill also mandates that Federal agencies give preference to employers not on this list when awarding contracts and requires all call center work under Federal contracts to be performed within the United States. Additionally, businesses must disclose to customers if they're using artificial intelligence for customer service or if the agent is outside the U.S., and must transfer customers to a U.S.-based human agent upon request.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill prevents offshoring of call center jobs, protecting U.S. workers' employment and rights by restricting overseas relocation and prioritizing domestic contracts.90% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 19, 2025

S 636: Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act

The Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act establishes minimum standards for collective bargaining rights for public safety employees, including law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical services personnel. It requires states to substantially provide specific rights such as forming labor organizations, negotiating terms of employment, and using binding interest arbitration to resolve disputes. The Federal Labor Relations Authority would determine if states meet these standards, and states that don't would be subject to federal regulations for public safety bargaining. The law also prohibits strikes and lockouts in public safety sectors while respecting existing state laws that provide stronger protections for these workers.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates collective bargaining rights, labor organization formation, and binding arbitration for public safety workers, directly strengthening labor rights in employment relations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Labor Standards Workplace Safety Tags Public Safety

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 12, 2026

S 3886: Nurses Belong in Nursing Homes Act

This bill establishes minimum nurse staffing requirements for nursing homes participating in Medicare and Medicaid. It requires facilities to provide 24-hour registered nurse coverage (transitioning from 8-hour daily coverage within 180 days of enactment) and maintain a minimum of 3.48 hours of nursing care per resident daily. The bill mandates a study every four years to review staffing standards based on resident needs and safety data, with findings informing future regulations. Additionally, it directs states to use a portion of collected civil penalties to fund workforce programs like student loan repayment and career pathway development for nursing home staff.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates minimum nurse staffing (24/7 RN coverage, 3.48 hrs/resident/day) in Medicare/Medicaid nursing homes, directly improving healthcare quality and resident safety in long-term care facilities.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates 24/7 RN coverage & 3.48 hrs/resident daily, improving workplace safety and nurse employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Long-Term Care Medicaid

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in committee · United States · House Apr 30, 2025

HR 3090: I–PLAN Act of 2025

The I-PLAN Act of 2025 establishes an Interstate Paid Leave Action Network (I-PLAN) to coordinate state paid family and medical leave programs across state lines. It requires participating states to develop a standardized interstate agreement covering key elements like benefit calculations, eligibility rules, and administrative processes to simplify compliance for employers and employees working in multiple states. The bill creates a national intermediary to support I-PLAN activities, including developing technology systems for processing cross-state leave claims and producing annual reports comparing state programs. States with existing paid leave programs can receive federal grants to help implement the agreement and cover administrative costs, with funding authorized for fiscal years 2026-2028. This legislation directly affects states, employers operating across state lines, and employees who work in multiple states.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates standardized interstate paid leave coordination to expand worker benefits access across state lines, strengthening employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Paid Leave

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in committee · United States · House Mar 4, 2025

HR 1826: Child Care Workforce Act

This bill establishes a federal pilot program to increase wages for child care workers through competitive grants to states and tribes. It requires grant recipients to use funds directly to supplement wages for eligible workers in licensed child care centers or home-based settings, paid quarterly, with up to 10% of funds allowed for administrative costs. The program must track impacts on worker retention, well-being, care quality, and affordability, and report results to Congress within two years. It targets low-wage workers in underserved areas, including those serving infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, or during nontraditional hours.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentDirectly funds wage increases for child care workers through federal grants, targeting retention and care quality - clearly advances worker compensation standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 15, 2026

S 3681: Keep Our Border Agents Paid Act

This bill ensures that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) border agents, officers, and certain contractors continue receiving pay and benefits during government funding gaps. It specifically covers "excepted employees" (those required to work during shutdowns) and "covered contractors" supporting border operations, including Border Patrol, Air and Marine Operations, and enforcement units. The bill appropriates funds from the Treasury to pay salaries and cover specific benefits like disability compensation, death benefits, and funeral expenses until regular appropriations are enacted. It applies to all border and immigration enforcement personnel directly affected by funding lapses, without creating new programs or altering existing work requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates Treasury funds to ensure border agents and contractors receive pay during shutdowns, directly funding essential border security operations and preventing government spending gaps.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEnsures pay/benefits for border agents and contractors during shutdowns, directly protecting employment stability and benefits for covered workers.90% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 11, 2025

S 2023: Bicycle Commuter Act of 2025

This bill expands tax-free benefits for employees who commute by bicycle. It reinstates and broadens employer-provided tax-free reimbursements for expenses related to bicycles, electric bikes, and qualifying scooters used for commuting. Specifically, employers can now cover costs like purchasing, leasing, repairing, or storing qualified commuting property (including e-bikes meeting safety standards), with a 30% monthly limit on the tax-free amount. The policy directly affects employees who bike to work and their employers, making it easier for businesses to offer these benefits without tax implications. The changes apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax relief via tax-free commuter benefits for bicycle commuting, reducing taxable income for employees.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes bicycle commuting (zero-emission transportation), reducing vehicle emissions and air pollution. Directly encourages cleaner transportation alternatives, aligning with environmental protection goals.80% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands tax-free commuter benefits for employees, directly enhancing workplace benefits under employment standards by covering bicycle/e-bike commuting expenses.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExpands tax benefits for bicycle commuting, promoting sustainable transportation and reducing car dependency per bill's focus on e-bike/bike expenses and tax-free reimbursements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Bicycle Infrastructure

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in committee · United States · House Apr 1, 2025

HR 2531: Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act

Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act This bill requires the Department of Labor to address workplace violence in health care, social service, and similar sectors. Specifically, Labor must issue an occupational safety and health standard that requires certain employers to take actions to protect workers and other personnel from workplace violence. The standard applies to employers in the health care sector, in the social service sector, and in sectors that conduct activities similar to those in the health care and social service sectors. Among other elements, the standard must require each employer to (1) develop a workplace violence prevention plan, (2) promptly investigate incidents of workplace violence, and (3) provide relevant training and education to employees.  The bill requires certain hospitals and skilled nursing facilities to comply with this standard as a condition of Medicare participation.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates Department of Labor to create safety standards protecting health care/social service workers from violence, directly improving workplace safety per Labor & Employment topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workplace Safety

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 1, 2025

S 1232: Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act

This bill requires health care and social service employers to develop and implement workplace violence prevention plans for their employees. The plans must include risk assessments, hazard prevention measures, incident reporting procedures, and annual evaluations. Employers must provide specific training to employees, maintain incident records for 5 years, and protect employees from retaliation for reporting violence. The bill applies to hospitals, residential treatment facilities, clinics, and other covered facilities that provide health care or social services. It establishes specific definitions for types of workplace violence and requires employers to follow detailed safety protocols.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates workplace violence prevention plans for healthcare workers, directly protecting medical professionals and enhancing safety in healthcare settings.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates employer safety plans, training, and retaliation protection for healthcare workers, directly strengthening workplace safety and worker protections under Labor & Employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workplace Safety

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in committee · United States · House Oct 21, 2025

HR 5807: Empowering Individuals to Succeed Through Education and Workforce Training Act

HR 5807 establishes a new grant program to fund essential support services for individuals enrolled in workforce training programs under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Qualified applicants (such as local workforce boards) can receive competitive grants to cover costs like childcare, groceries, and transportation for trainees in specific programs. The bill requires grantees to partner with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and SNAP agencies, and limits each grant to $2 million annually. It directly affects trainees facing barriers like childcare needs or food insecurity while participating in approved workforce training activities.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds childcare/groceries/transport for workforce training participants, directly enhancing access to educational programs under WIOA.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds childcare, groceries, and transportation for workforce trainees, removing barriers to employment participation and aligning with employment standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Early Childhood Student Financial Aid Apprenticeships Workforce Development

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