Labor & Employment

in committee · United States · House Feb 3, 2026

HR 7337: Make Congress Drive Union-Made Act

This bill requires House and Senate members to purchase or lease official vehicles only if they are assembled in the U.S. by workers covered by a union collective bargaining agreement. It amends funding rules for congressional representatives' allowances (House) and office expenses (Senate), banning the use of those funds for non-compliant vehicles. The restriction applies to all new vehicle purchases or leases starting October 1, 2026. It directly affects how Congress members fund their official transportation, aiming to support U.S. manufacturing jobs with union labor. The policy change is limited to vehicle procurement under existing congressional funding mechanisms.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires Congress to purchase union-made vehicles, directly supporting collective bargaining agreements and advancing labor standards for workers covered by union contracts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining

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in committee · United States · House Aug 5, 2025

HR 4908: Time Off to Vote Act

The Time Off to Vote Act requires employers with 25 or more employees to provide two hours of paid leave for federal elections. Employees can use this leave to vote in person, return mail-in ballots, or perform other voting activities during open polling hours. Employers may set the specific two-hour window (excluding lunch breaks) but cannot deny the leave, retaliate against employees who take it, or cause loss of accrued benefits. Violations could result in civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation, enforced by the Department of Labor.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires paid voting leave for employees, protecting workers' rights without retaliation or benefit loss, aligning with labor rights protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Paid Leave Tags Elections

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 28, 2025

S 2474: Advocate for Employee Ownership Act

This bill establishes an "Advocate for Employee Ownership" within the Department of Labor to promote employee ownership models, primarily affecting workers, employers, and employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) participants. The advocate will serve as a liaison between stakeholders, provide public education on ESOPs, help resolve disputes involving ESOPs, and recommend policy changes to expand employee ownership. The role requires annual reports to Congress detailing activities, challenges, and recommendations for improving employee ownership practices. The position, compensated at a senior executive pay level, will coordinate with agencies like the Small Business Administration and Treasury to advance outreach on employee ownership as a business succession option.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPromotes ESOPs and expands employee ownership, enhancing worker financial stake and rights through dedicated advocacy and policy recommendations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Tags Small Business

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 5, 2025

S 1984: Striking and Locked Out Workers Healthcare Protection Act

This bill prevents employers from dropping health insurance coverage for workers during strikes or lockouts. It amends the National Labor Relations Act to prohibit employers from terminating group health plan coverage for employees who are either locked out (during bargaining disputes) or participating in a lawful strike. Employers who violate this rule face civil penalties of up to $75,000 per violation for lockout-related actions (doubling to $150,000 for repeat offenses) or $50,000 for strike-related actions (doubling to $100,000 for repeat offenses). The law directly affects workers engaged in strikes or locked out by employers, ensuring their healthcare coverage continues during these labor disputes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents employers from terminating health insurance during strikes/lockouts, protecting continuous coverage for workers under existing group plans.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPrevents employers from dropping health insurance during strikes/lockouts, protecting workers' benefits and strengthening labor protections under NLRB.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Collective Bargaining Labor Standards

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in committee · United States · House Dec 17, 2025

HR 6818: Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights Act

HR 6818, the Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights Act, would expand rights for part-time workers by reducing eligibility requirements for family and medical leave from 12 months to 90 days of employment under the FMLA. The bill prohibits employers from discriminating against part-time workers based on hours worked, requiring equal treatment for benefits, promotions, and scheduling. It mandates that employers obtain written statements from employees about their desired work hours and prioritize offering available work hours to existing employees before hiring new external workers. The bill establishes enforcement mechanisms including civil penalties for violations and allows employees to file private lawsuits for damages, with the Secretary of Labor having investigative authority to ensure compliance. This legislation directly affects part-time workers and employers with more than 15 employees across both private and public sectors.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentReduces FMLA eligibility from 12 to 90 days, prohibits discrimination, mandates equal benefits/treatment for part-time workers under Labor & Employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Gig Economy Labor Standards Paid Leave

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in committee · United States · House May 13, 2025

HR 3335: Children Don't Belong on Tobacco Farms Act

This bill amends the Fair Labor Standards Act to prohibit children under 18 from having direct contact with tobacco plants or dried tobacco leaves on farms. It directly affects minors who might work on tobacco farms and tobacco farm employers who currently allow such employment. The key change adds tobacco farming to the list of occupations where children under 18 cannot work, closing a loophole that previously permitted this activity. This update explicitly excludes tobacco-related agriculture from exceptions allowing minors in certain farm jobs under federal law.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill prohibits children under 18 from tobacco farm work under FLSA, closing a loophole and protecting minors from hazardous labor, directly advancing child labor protections in employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor Labor Standards Workplace Safety

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in committee · United States · House May 1, 2025

HR 3155: Child Care for American Families Act

HR 3155, the Child Care for American Families Act, increases tax credits for employers providing child care by raising the credit percentage from 25% to 40% (50% for small businesses with ≤500 employees, 60% for facilities in rural areas or specific census tracts), with annual limits of $1.2 million in credits and $2 million in qualifying costs. It requires the Treasury to create a public awareness program within one year to inform eligible employers about the credit and filing procedures. The bill also mandates a GAO study on state/local licensing requirements and regulatory barriers affecting child care facilities, including recommendations to reduce multi-state compliance costs. This legislation directly impacts employers, particularly small businesses and rural providers, by making employer-sponsored child care more financially accessible.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases employer tax credits (25%→40%) for child care, providing tax relief and incentivizing business investment in family services, aligning with tax relief indicators for support.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill increases tax credits for employers providing child care, directly supporting workers' ability to maintain employment through expanded benefits and workplace support services.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Child Labor Labor Standards Paid Leave

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in committee · United States · House Mar 3, 2026

HR 2299: Ensuring Workers Get PAID Act of 2025

This bill establishes a permanent "Payroll Audit Independent Determination" (PAID) program under the Department of Labor, allowing employers to voluntarily self-audit and correct unintentional wage violations under federal law. Employers submit payroll audits identifying minimum wage or overtime errors, then pay back wages directly to affected employees through a streamlined process overseen by the Department. Employees who accept the settlement receive full payment but waive their right to sue for those specific violations, while employers gain protection from future investigations for the same issues. The program, based on a successful 2018-2019 pilot that resolved cases faster and with higher back-wage payments than traditional enforcement, includes strict safeguards like confidentiality for submitted data and requirements for employer good faith.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates PAID program enabling employers to self-audit and pay back wages for minimum wage/overtime violations, ensuring workers receive owed compensation without lengthy lawsuits, directly protecting wage rights.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage Paid Leave

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in committee · United States · House Jan 15, 2026

HRES 1005: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that creators and digital workers, as a distinct and growing class of small businesses and independent economic contributors, deserve fair treatment, transparency, and economic opportunity in the modern platform-based economy.

This non-binding resolution expresses the House's support for creators and digital workers (over 10 million Americans earning income via platforms) who face challenges like misclassification as independent contractors, opaque revenue terms, and limited access to benefits. It calls for transparent revenue-sharing agreements, portable health care and retirement options, clearer platform algorithm policies, and protections against unfair account actions. The resolution does not create new laws but urges platforms and policymakers to address these issues. It focuses on concrete concerns like income volatility and lack of labor protections for this growing workforce.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExplicitly calls for 'portable health care' options, enabling continued health coverage access for digital workers across platforms, directly advancing healthcare access for this group.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCalls for fair treatment, transparent revenue-sharing, portable benefits, and protections for digital workers facing misclassification - advancing worker rights in platform economy.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill advocates for fair treatment of digital workers in platform economy, demanding transparency, portable benefits, and algorithmic clarity - aligning with digital rights protections in tech policy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Gig Economy Labor Standards Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 8, 2025

S 1332: Raise the Wage Act of 2025

The Raise the Wage Act of 2025 gradually increases the federal minimum wage from $9.50 to $17.00 per hour over six years, with future annual increases tied to median wage growth. It eliminates the separate lower minimum wage for tipped workers (currently $2.13/hour base), requiring employers to pay the full minimum wage to all tipped employees starting in 2031. The bill also ends the special $4.25/hour starting wage for workers under 20, phasing it out by 2030. Additionally, it prohibits new special wage certificates for disabled workers under Section 14(c) and requires their phaseout by 2030, while providing transition support for affected employers and workers.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases federal minimum wage to $17/hour, eliminates lower tipped wage ($2.13), and ends $4.25 starting wage for workers under 20, directly strengthening wage protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor Labor Standards Minimum Wage

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