Labor & Employment

in committee · United States · House May 19, 2026

HR 8901: Securing Innovation and Research from Adversaries Act

HR 8901, the Securing Innovation and Research from Adversaries Act, prohibits federally funded researchers and institutions from collaborating with entities on specific U.S. government restricted lists, such as those related to national security risks or forced labor. The bill defines research collaboration broadly to include joint projects, data sharing, co-authorship, and personnel exchanges, and it requires agencies to issue guidance for standardized compliance. While the law generally bans these partnerships, it allows federal agency heads to grant case-by-case waivers if the collaboration is essential for national security or critical scientific purposes, provided they report the decision and justification to Congress within 30 days.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill restricts research collaboration with entities linked to forced labor, potentially limiting employment opportunities and worker protections for those groups.75% confidence

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in committee · United States · House May 21, 2026

HR 8736: Restoration of Employment Choice for Adults with Disabilities Act

This bill modifies federal rules to allow adults with disabilities aged 18 and older to work for employers at wages below the standard minimum rate, whereas the previous law restricted this option to individuals under 24. It requires these employers to make documented efforts to find suitable jobs for their employees at regular intervals and permits the use of subminimum wages only if state agencies fail to provide necessary job counseling and referrals. Additionally, the bill mandates that employers must provide copies of these job search records to the individuals they employ. These changes aim to expand employment opportunities for adults with disabilities while maintaining specific oversight to ensure they are not denied access to regular competitive employment.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill allows subminimum wages for adults with disabilities, reducing their earnings and weakening wage protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor Labor Standards Minimum Wage Tags People with Disabilities

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 29, 2026

S 4427: Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2026

The Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2026 prevents the Occupational Safety and Health Administration from finalizing or enforcing a specific proposed rule regarding heat injury prevention in workplaces. This legislation directly affects the Department of Labor and businesses by blocking the implementation of detailed requirements such as mandatory rest breaks and written safety plans. The bill argues that these specific rules are too burdensome and fail to account for unique industry and geographic conditions. By stopping this rule, the act leaves the proposed heat safety standards in a suspended state without changing existing regulations.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill blocks OSHA heat safety rules, weakening protections against heat-related environmental hazards in workplaces.90% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill blocks OSHA heat safety rules, weakening workplace safety protections and limiting worker rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workplace Safety

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in committee · United States · House Apr 30, 2026

HR 8602: Davis-Bacon Repeal Act

The Davis-Bacon Repeal Act would eliminate federal wage requirements for construction projects funded by the U.S. government. Specifically, it repeals the section of the U.S. Code that mandates contractors pay workers no less than the prevailing local wage rates. The law includes a transition period, meaning it only applies to new contracts issued after 30 days and does not affect agreements already in progress or under active bidding. This change would directly impact federal construction projects by removing the obligation to adhere to specific minimum wage standards for laborers and mechanics.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingRepealing prevailing wage requirements for federal construction likely reduces labor costs, potentially lowering barriers to affordable housing development and increasing supply.75% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill repeals prevailing wage requirements, reducing worker protections and wages on federal construction projects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Minimum Wage

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 30, 2026

S 4452: Let Experienced Pilots Fly Act

This bill, known as the Let Experienced Pilots Fly Act, raises the mandatory retirement age for commercial airline pilots from 65 to 67 years old. It allows airlines to voluntarily choose to keep a stricter limit of 70 years, but once they make that choice, they cannot lower it later. The law also ensures that pilots aged 60 and older must hold a specific type of medical certificate and prevents them from facing stricter medical checks solely because of their age, unless the Federal Aviation Administration determines it is necessary for safety. Additionally, the bill requires that any changes to pilot contracts or benefit plans needed to comply with these new age rules must be agreed upon by both the airline and the pilots' union representatives.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill raises mandatory retirement age, extending employment but potentially weakening age-based protections and altering workforce standards.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances aviation safety by updating pilot retirement and medical standards, protecting the transportation sector.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Airports

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in committee · United States · House Apr 29, 2026

HR 8587: Safeguarding Honest Speech Act of 2026

The Safeguarding Honest Speech Act of 2026 prohibits federal agencies from using taxpayer money to enforce rules that require employees or contractors to use a person's preferred pronouns if they conflict with that person's biological sex or to use names other than legal names. The bill defines sex strictly based on biological characteristics, such as the reproductive system used for fertilization, to determine these requirements. It also establishes a process where affected workers can file complaints, receive a formal response within 30 days, and sue their agency for violations if the response is unsatisfactory. If a worker wins a lawsuit, the court can order the agency to stop the practice, pay damages up to $100,000, and cover legal fees.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill restricts workplace policies by prohibiting enforcement of pronoun/name requirements, limiting employer flexibility in employment standards.85% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 30, 2026

S 4477: Davis-Bacon Repeal Act

The Davis-Bacon Repeal Act would eliminate federal wage requirements that currently mandate contractors on government-funded construction projects pay workers at least the prevailing local wage rate. By repealing the relevant section of the U.S. Code, the bill removes the legal basis for these minimum wage standards on future contracts. The law includes a transition period that protects existing contracts and those with outstanding bids for 30 days after enactment, ensuring no immediate disruption to ongoing projects. This change would directly affect construction firms and workers involved in federally funded building work by removing the obligation to adhere to specific local wage floors.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingRepealing prevailing wage requirements reduces labor costs for contractors, which can lower housing development costs but weakens worker protections and may reduce quality of construction, indirectly affecting housing stability.75% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill repeals prevailing wage requirements, reducing worker wage protections on government-funded projects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage

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in committee · United States · House Jan 21, 2026

HR 7169: UBER Act

The UBER Act establishes new federal requirements for ride-sharing and shared-transportation companies to receive government contracts. To qualify, every driver must be at least 21 years old, hold a valid license from a single state, pass a road test, and demonstrate sufficient English proficiency to communicate with the public and read traffic signs, with an exception for drivers who use American Sign Language. Companies that fail to certify that all their drivers meet these standards will be banned from federal contracts for five years.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts immigrant access by mandating English proficiency and single-state licensing for ride-share drivers, effectively limiting employment opportunities for non-English speakers and non-residents.85% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill imposes new federal requirements and barriers for ride-sharing drivers, effectively restricting access to employment for those under 21 or lacking specific credentials.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes federal requirements for ride-sharing companies to enhance driver safety and communication standards, thereby strengthening transportation safety.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Gig Economy Driver Licensing Roads & Highways

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in committee · United States · House Apr 14, 2026

HR 8272: To classify qualified locum tenens professionals and advanced care practitioners as independent contractors for the purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and the National Labor Relations Act.

This bill classifies certain temporary healthcare professionals, including qualified locum tenens professionals and advanced care practitioners, as independent contractors. This classification applies specifically for the purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Act and the National Labor Relations Act. To qualify, these individuals must provide temporary physician or advanced care practitioner services for up to one continuous year at a single site, under a written contract acknowledging their independent contractor status. Eligible professionals include physicians, nurse practitioners, physician's assistants, and certified registered nurse anesthetists.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill classifies healthcare workers as independent contractors, which weakens worker protections under FLSA and NLRA by limiting collective bargaining and employee benefits.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Gig Economy Labor Standards

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in committee · United States · House Apr 20, 2026

HR 8379: Freedom from Ideological Requirements in Employment Act

This bill, the Freedom from Ideological Requirements in Employment (FIRE) Act, prohibits the use of federal funds for certain diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) requirements and trainings for federal employees and job applicants. It prevents federal agencies from mandating DEI training or the endorsement of DEI principles as a condition for federal hiring or continued employment. The bill also bars the use of federal funds to develop or purchase training courses for the federal workforce related to DEI, critical theory, intersectionality, or assertions of group superiority or inferiority. It defines DEI for its purposes as practices asserting group superiority/inferiority or discussing systemic racism, but clarifies it does not apply to sexual harassment prevention training.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill restricts DEI training and requirements for federal employees, limiting workplace diversity initiatives and employee development opportunities85% confidence

Sub-Topics Employment Discrimination

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