Labor & Employment

in committee · United States · House Aug 12, 2025

HR 4954: Keep Call Centers in America Act of 2025

This bill requires employers with 50+ call center employees to notify the Labor Secretary 120 days before moving operations overseas or contracting such work abroad. It creates a public list of these employers, barring them from federal grants or loans for 5 years (with limited exceptions for national security or job loss). Businesses must disclose agent locations and AI use at the start of customer service calls, allowing consumers to request transfer to a U.S.-based human agent. The law applies to all major call center employers and takes effect one year after enactment.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPrevents offshoring of call center jobs via penalties, disclosure requirements, and consumer choice for U.S. agents - directly protects domestic employment and worker retention.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Feb 12, 2026

HR 7566: Federal Jobs Guarantee Development Act of 2026

HR 7566 establishes a federal pilot program to provide competitive grants for job guarantee programs in high-unemployment areas. Eligible entities (like states, tribes, or rural communities with unemployment at least 150% of the national rate) must offer jobs to all adults (18+) residing in their area, with wages meeting or exceeding prevailing rates, health insurance comparable to federal benefits, and paid family/sick leave. The program requires supportive services (childcare, training), prohibits displacing existing workers, and mandates annual audits. It runs for up to 3 years in 15 pilot sites, with evaluations tracking impacts on employment, poverty, and environmental outcomes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires health insurance comparable to federal benefits for job program participants, expanding coverage access as a mandatory program component.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates wages ≥ prevailing rates, health insurance, paid leave, and supportive services for guaranteed jobs, directly strengthening worker benefits and employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Unemployment

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in committee · United States · Senate Sep 16, 2025

S 2818: Tax Excessive CEO Pay Act of 2025

S 2818, the Tax Excessive CEO Pay Act of 2025, imposes a corporate tax penalty on large U.S. corporations with a CEO-to-worker pay ratio exceeding 50:1. The penalty increases the standard 21% corporate tax rate by 0.5% to 5% based on how high the ratio climbs (e.g., 0.5% for 50-100:1, up to 5% for ratios over 500:1). It directly affects corporations with average annual gross receipts over $100 million, requiring them to calculate a 5-year average pay ratio using SEC-mandated methodology. Smaller companies with under $100 million in average revenue are exempt from reporting requirements. The law takes effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025, with regulations to prevent avoidance tactics like shifting to contractor labor.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes corporate tax penalties (0.5%-5%) on firms with CEO-worker pay ratios >50:1, closing a tax loophole for excessive executive compensation.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentTargets excessive CEO pay relative to workers (ratios >50:1) with tax penalties, aiming to reduce income inequality and protect workers' pay relative to executives, thus supporting labor and employment rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Labor Standards

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in committee · United States · House Feb 12, 2026

HR 7524: Older Workers’ Bureau Act

HR 7524, the Older Workers’ Bureau Act, establishes a new bureau within the Department of Labor to address workplace challenges for older workers. The bureau will conduct research on issues like age discrimination, wage disparities, retirement readiness, and access to workplace flexibility for workers aged 55 and older, and administer grant programs to combat structural ageism and improve employment opportunities. It requires annual reports on federal programs supporting older workers and prioritizes grants for organizations serving disadvantaged older workers in areas lacking targeted training. The act authorizes $10 million annually for these research and grant activities starting in fiscal year 2028. This directly affects older workers (55+) and organizations providing services to them, focusing on concrete policy research and program coordination.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes bureau to combat age discrimination, address wage disparities, and improve employment opportunities for workers 55+ through research, grants, and annual reports.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Employment Discrimination Labor Standards Workforce Development Tags Seniors

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in committee · United States · House Oct 21, 2025

HR 5806: Pre-Apprenticeship Wrap-around Support Services Fund Act of 2025

HR 5806, the Pre-Apprenticeship Wrap-around Support Services Fund Act of 2025, provides federal grants to organizations running pre-apprenticeship programs to offer stipends directly to participants. These stipends cover specific costs like transportation, lost wages from reduced work hours, and industry certification fees, primarily targeting individuals facing employment barriers. The bill requires grantees to track key outcomes - such as program completion rates, job placement in relevant industries, and earnings - within 12 months of program completion. It applies to pre-apprenticeship programs aligned with registered apprenticeships and mandates annual reporting to Congress on program effectiveness. The goal is to reduce financial barriers to entering skilled trades through structured support.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds stipends for transportation/certification fees in pre-apprenticeship programs, removing barriers to workforce training access for disadvantaged groups.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides federal grants for stipends covering transportation, lost wages, and certification fees in pre-apprenticeship programs, directly supporting employment access for barrier-affected individuals.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly funds transportation costs through stipends for apprenticeship participants, directly supporting transportation access as a covered expense.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Apprenticeships Professional Licensing Workforce Development

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in committee · United States · House Mar 3, 2025

HR 1783: American Apprenticeship Act

The American Apprenticeship Act (HR 1783) provides federal grants to states to fund pre-apprenticeship programs that prepare individuals for registered apprenticeships in industries with low apprenticeship participation (less than 10% of available roles). States must apply with detailed plans for partnering with employers, aligning with existing workforce laws, and prioritizing underserved groups like minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities. Grants cover tuition, materials, and related instruction costs for these preparatory programs, with federal funding covering 20-50% of costs, and $15 million authorized annually for 2026-2031. The bill directly affects state workforce agencies, community organizations running pre-apprenticeship programs, and workers entering targeted sectors like healthcare and advanced manufacturing.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides federal grants for pre-apprenticeship programs, funding tuition/materials to expand workforce training access for underserved groups, aligning with educational access under topic description.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds pre-apprenticeship programs targeting underserved groups, advancing workforce development and employment opportunities in low-participation industries.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly prioritizes veterans as an underserved group for pre-apprenticeship programs, advancing veteran employment opportunities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Higher Education Apprenticeships Public Employees Workforce Development Veteran Employment

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in committee · United States · House Nov 17, 2025

HR 6014: Right to Representation for Department of Veterans Affairs Workers Act of 2025

HR 6014, the Right to Representation for Department of Veterans Affairs Workers Act of 2025, gives most VA employees the right to have a chosen representative present during examinations that could lead to disciplinary action. This applies to non-exempt VA workers (excluding senior executives, certain appointed staff, and political appointees) and requires the VA to allow representation during work hours if requested. The bill inserts a new section into VA employment law, mandating that employees be informed of this right and permitting representation at any examination where disciplinary action might result. It directly affects VA employees facing potential disciplinary proceedings, ensuring they can have support during these reviews.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill grants VA workers right to representative during disciplinary exams, protecting employment rights and procedural fairness in workplace proceedings.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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in committee · United States · House Oct 10, 2025

HR 5734: Hiring Preference for Veterans and Americans With Disabilities Act

This bill allows states and local jurisdictions to give hiring preference to veterans and people with disabilities when filling election worker positions. It also requires jurisdictions to not deny employment to nonresident military spouses or dependents (spouses/dependents of service members living away from the voting area) solely based on lack of local residency. The key provisions clarify that election workers can be chosen based on veteran status, disability status, or military family ties, without requiring local residence for military-connected applicants. This directly affects election workers, veterans, people with disabilities, and military families seeking these roles. The bill makes these hiring preferences explicit in election administration rules.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides hiring preference for veterans/disabled in election roles and prohibits residency-based employment denial, advancing worker inclusion and accessibility in employment.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates hiring preference for veterans in election worker roles, directly advancing veteran employment opportunities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Military Families Veteran Employment Veteran Healthcare Tags Elections People with Disabilities

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 11, 2025

S 2037: Restoring Biological Truth to the Workplace Act

S 2037 amends the Civil Rights Act to prohibit employers from taking adverse actions (like termination or denial of promotion) against employees who express views about biological sex being binary, including using pronouns or discussing sex in the workplace. It also protects employees who request or use single-sex facilities like bathrooms or changing areas. The bill explicitly blocks employers from claiming "business necessity" as a defense for such actions. This directly affects employers' policies regarding workplace communication and facility access, targeting specific employment decisions. The legislation aims to change enforcement of existing civil rights protections by adding these new prohibitions.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill prohibits adverse employment actions against workers expressing views on biological sex and using single-sex facilities, directly protecting workers' rights per Labor & Employment topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Employment Discrimination

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in committee · United States · House Feb 13, 2025

HR 1314: TIPS Act

This bill (HR 1314, TIPS Act) requires employers to pay tipped workers the standard federal minimum wage instead of the current lower rate (currently $2.13/hour), directly affecting workers in hospitality, food service, and similar roles. It also creates a new tax deduction for cash tips received in qualifying jobs (e.g., restaurants, hotels), allowing workers to deduct these tips from taxable income up to $112,500 in adjusted gross income. The deduction applies only to tips from unrelated customers without business ownership stakes, excluding credit card tips. The tax provisions take effect for 2026 tax years.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax deduction for cash tips, reducing taxable income for lower-wage workers - direct tax relief aligning with support criteria.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases tipped workers' minimum wage from $2.13 to standard rate and allows tax deduction on tips, directly advancing wage protections and income for affected workers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Gig Economy Labor Standards Minimum Wage

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