H.R. 10194 aims to amend the National Labor Relations Act and the Internal Revenue Code to restrict employers from accessing federal funds and tax credits during a lock-out of their employees. This means that if an employer decides to lock out workers, they would lose certain financial benefits from the federal government.
H.R. 10194 was introduced in the 119th Congress by Frank Mrvan (Democrat) and is currently listed as “Introduced”. It is classified under the Taxation policy area, one of 215 bills in that area we track this Congress.
Frank Mrvan is the sponsor of 2 bills in our database this Congress, so H.R. 10194 is part of a broader legislative agenda rather than a one-off proposal.
Our conflict-of-interest analysis rates H.R. 10194 2/10 (low risk), higher than 76% of analyzed bills; the average in Taxation is 2.2/10.
Supporters of H.R. 10194 argue that the bill protects workers' rights and encourages fair labor practices by penalizing employers who engage in lock-outs. Advocates believe this legislation promotes a more equitable balance between employers and employees, ensuring that workers are not unfairly disadvantaged during labor disputes.
Critics of H.R. 10194 contend that the bill could hinder businesses' ability to manage labor relations effectively. They argue that limiting access to federal funds and tax credits during a lock-out may discourage investment and job creation, potentially harming the economy and leading to unintended consequences for both employers and employees.
The analysis of H.R. 10194, which aims to amend the National Labor Relations Act and the Internal Revenue Code to limit employer access to federal funds during employee lockouts, reveals no direct industry overlaps with the sponsor Frank Mrvan's top donor industries. This indicates that the financial interests of his donors are not directly aligned with the subject matter of the bill. The absence of overlapping industries suggests that there is minimal risk of conflicts of interest arising from campaign contributions influencing the legislative process. Voters should be aware that while campaign finance can often lead to potential conflicts, in this case, the data shows a clear separation between donor interests and the bill's objectives.
Top industries funding Frank Mrvan, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
What does H.R. 10194 do?
H.R. 10194 aims to amend the National Labor Relations Act and the Internal Revenue Code to restrict employers from accessing federal funds and tax credits during a lock-out of their employees. This means that if an employer decides to lock out workers, they would lose certain financial benefits from the federal government.
Has H.R. 10194 received a floor vote?
No roll-call vote on H.R. 10194 is recorded in our database yet. Its current status is “Introduced”.
Does H.R. 10194 have a conflict of interest?
Our conflict-of-interest analysis rates H.R. 10194 2/10 (low risk), higher than 76% of analyzed bills; the average in Taxation is 2.2/10. This score reflects overlap between the sponsor’s campaign funding, lobbying activity, and the industries the bill affects. It is a transparency indicator, not an accusation.
What is the status of H.R. 10194?
H.R. 10194 is currently “Introduced” as of our last update on September 3, 2026.
Who sponsored H.R. 10194?
H.R. 10194 was sponsored by Frank Mrvan (Democrat).
