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Labor and Employment at a Glance

TheBillRoom tracks 96 federal bills in the Labor and Employment policy area. Their average conflict-of-interest score is 2.1/10, with 0 rated high risk. Democrats sponsor 58 of these bills and Republicans 34.

Recently Updated Labor and Employment Bills
H.Con.Res. 123 — Introduced H.Con.Res. 123: Recognizing the disparity in wages paid to Latinas and the impact of that disparity on women, families,… H.Con.Res. 123 is a congressional resolution that acknowledges the wage gap faced by Latinas in the United States. It highlights how this wage disparity affects not only the women… H.Res. 1607 — Introduced H.Res. 1607: Expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as “National Workforce Development Month”. H.Res. 1607 is a resolution that expresses support for designating September 2026 as 'National Workforce Development Month'. This designation aims to recognize and promote… H.R. 10704 — Introduced H.R. 10704: Direct CARE Opportunity Act of 2026 The Direct CARE Opportunity Act of 2026 (H.R. 10704) is a proposed law introduced on October 1, 2026, by Representative Robert C. 'Bobby' Scott. The bill aims to address the… S. 5605 — Introduced S. 5605: A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide that any mandatory predispute… S. 5605 aims to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) by prohibiting certain clauses in retirement plans. Specifically, it seeks to eliminate mandatory… H.R. 10585 — Introduced H.R. 10585: Civilian Climate Corps for Jobs and Justice Act The Civilian Climate Corps for Jobs and Justice Act (H.R. 10585) proposes the creation of a Civilian Climate Corps (CCC) within AmeriCorps. This program aims to employ 1.5 million… S. 5570 — Introduced S. 5570: A bill to establish jobs programs for long-term unemployed workers, and for other purposes. S. 5570 is a bill aimed at creating job programs specifically designed for workers who have been unemployed for an extended period. The legislation seeks to provide support and… S. 5532 — Introduced S. 5532: A bill to restore protections for Social Security, Railroad retirement, and Black Lung benefits from… S. 5532 is a bill aimed at restoring protections for certain benefits, specifically Social Security, Railroad Retirement, and Black Lung benefits, from being reduced or withheld… S. 5524 — Introduced S. 5524: A bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to address the economic and workforce impacts of… S. 5524 aims to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to better address the economic and workforce challenges posed by substance use disorders. This likely involves… S. 5506 — Introduced S. 5506: A bill to authorize Secretary of Labor to develop a comprehensive Federal Talent Strategy. S. 5506 is a bill that aims to empower the Secretary of Labor to create a comprehensive strategy for talent development at the federal level. This strategy would likely focus on… S.Res. 863 — Agreed To (Simple Resolution) S.Res. 863: A resolution expressing support for designation of the week of September 13 through 19, 2026, as… S.Res. 863 is a resolution that expresses support for designating the week of September 13 through 19, 2026, as 'National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week'. The resolution… H.R.1332 — Introduced H.R. 1332 (118th): Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act The Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act proposes to reduce the standard workweek from 40 hours to 32 hours over a period of three years. It also mandates that employees receive overtime… S. 2403 — Passed Both Chambers S. 2403: Retire through Ownership Act The Retire through Ownership Act allows the fiduciary of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) to use valuations from independent experts to determine the fair market value of… H.R. 8775 — Passed House H.R. 8775: Ending Predator Access to Union Power Act The Ending Predator Access to Union Power Act (H.R. 8775) is a bill introduced by Representative Joe Wilson on May 12, 2026. It aims to amend the Labor-Management Reporting and… H.R. 10358 — Introduced H.R. 10358: To assist survivors of stroke and other debilitating health occurrences in returning to work. H.R. 10358 aims to support individuals who have experienced a stroke or other serious health issues in their efforts to return to the workforce. The bill likely includes… S. 5393 — Introduced S. 5393: A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit employers from paying employees in the… S. 5393 is a bill that aims to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit employers in the garment industry from paying workers based on the number of pieces they… S. 5386 — Introduced S. 5386: A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for increased criminal and civil penalties for… The bill S. 5386 aims to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to increase both criminal and civil penalties for wage theft, which refers to the illegal practice of not… S. 5384 — Introduced S. 5384: A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to reduce the standard workweek from 40 hours per week to… S. 5384 proposes to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to reduce the standard workweek from 40 hours to 32 hours. This change aims to shorten the workweek while… S. 5391 — Introduced S. 5391: A bill to improve compliance with mine safety and health laws, empower miners to raise safety concerns,… S. 5391 is a bill aimed at enhancing the enforcement of mine safety and health regulations. It seeks to empower miners by giving them more authority to report safety issues… H.R. 10373 — Introduced H.R. 10373: Protecting Workers’ Wages from Medical Debt Act The Protecting Workers' Wages from Medical Debt Act (H.R. 10373) is a proposed law introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on September 14, 2026, by Representative Robert… H.R. 10365 — Introduced H.R. 10365: To amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to ensure DACA recipients are eligible for… H.R. 10365 aims to amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to allow recipients of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status to be eligible for educational… H.R. 10372 — Introduced H.R. 10372: To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit employers from paying employees in the garment… H.R. 10372 aims to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 by prohibiting piece rate pay for employees in the garment industry. This means that employers will no longer be able… H.R. 10323 — Introduced H.R. 10323: To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to reduce the standard workweek from 40 hours per week to 32… H.R. 10323 proposes to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 by reducing the standard workweek from 40 hours to 32 hours. This change aims to promote a shorter workweek for… H.R. 10301 — Introduced H.R. 10301: To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Peter McGuire in recognition of his contributions to the American… H.R. 10301 is a bill that proposes to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Peter McGuire, who is recognized for his significant contributions to the American Labor Movement. The… H.R. 10247 — Introduced H.R. 10247: Future of America’s Workforce Act H.R. 10247 is a bill that names a United States Postal Service building in Hobe Sound, Florida, after Special Operations Chief Petty Officer Aaron Carson Vaughn, honoring his… H.R. 10294 — Introduced H.R. 10294: To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to increase the minimum wage. The Better Pay for American Workers Act (H.R. 10294) proposes to increase the federal minimum wage in stages: $15 per hour starting January 1, 2027; $17.50 per hour starting… H.R. 10239 — Introduced H.R. 10239: To establish the National Equal Pay Enforcement Task Force, and for other purposes. H.R. 10239, titled the 'Equal Pay for Equal Work Act,' proposes the creation of the National Equal Pay Enforcement Task Force. This task force would include representatives from… H.R. 10273 — Introduced H.R. 10273: To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide increased labor law protections for agricultural… The Fairness for Farm Workers Act (H.R. 10273) is a proposed law introduced on September 3, 2026, by Representative Adelita S. Grijalva. It aims to amend the Fair Labor Standards… H.R. 10200 — Introduced H.R. 10200: To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 and title 5, United States Code, to allow employees to… H.R. 10200 seeks to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 and related sections of the United States Code to allow employees to take additional leave specifically for… H.R. 10215 — Introduced H.R. 10215: To prohibit certain noncompete agreements, and for other purposes. H.R. 10215, titled the 'Workforce Mobility Act of 2026,' is a bipartisan bill introduced on September 1, 2026, by Representatives Scott H. Peters (D-CA) and Thomas H. Kean, Jr.… H.R. 10156 — Introduced H.R. 10156: To authorize workforce development innovation grants for the implementation, expansion, and evaluation of… H.R. 10156 aims to provide funding for workforce development innovation grants. These grants will support the implementation, expansion, and evaluation of evidence-based programs…

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