Labor & Employment

in committee · United States · House Jul 14, 2025

HR 4367: Bracero Program 2.0 Act

HR 4367, the Bracero Program 2.0 Act, reforms the H-2A agricultural visa program to improve employer processes and worker mobility. It requires an online portal for employers to file petitions and post jobs (replacing current ad requirements), raises the H-2A wage rate to the state minimum wage plus $2.00 per hour, and creates a 6-year pilot program allowing H-2A workers to move between registered agricultural employers within the same state without restarting visa paperwork. The pilot limits portable H-2A status to 10,000 workers at a time and mandates employers to provide workers' compensation if state coverage doesn’t apply. This directly affects agricultural employers seeking seasonal workers and H-2A workers who may switch employers more easily under the pilot.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRaises H-2A wages and enables worker mobility between employers, improving conditions for agricultural immigrant workers under federal visa program reform.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRaises H-2A wage to state min + $2/hr and allows worker mobility between employers, strengthening labor protections for agricultural workers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Border Security Enforcement Work Authorization Labor Standards Minimum Wage

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 12, 2026

S 3864: Federal Jobs Guarantee Development Act of 2026

The Federal Jobs Guarantee Development Act of 2026 establishes a 3-year pilot program providing competitive grants to up to 15 eligible entities (such as states, tribes, or rural areas with unemployment at least 150% of the national rate) to create job guarantee programs. These programs must offer jobs to all residents aged 18+ in the service area, with wages meeting or exceeding federal/state minimums, health coverage comparable to federal employee benefits, and mandated paid leave. The bill requires grantees to provide training support, report demographic data, and comply with specific job access standards for individuals with disabilities and criminal records. Funds are limited to new jobs not displacing existing workers, with annual audits to ensure proper use of resources.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates federal grants for job guarantee programs, increasing government spending on public employment initiatives under budget appropriations.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates health coverage comparable to federal employee benefits for all job guarantee participants, directly expanding healthcare access and benefits.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates job guarantee with wages ≥ min wage, health coverage, and paid leave, directly advancing worker benefits and employment standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Minimum Wage Paid Leave Unemployment

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in committee · United States · Senate Nov 6, 2025

S 3128: Worker Privacy Act

This bill amends the National Labor Relations Act to protect worker privacy during union elections. It requires employers to provide labor organizations with a voter list containing only employees' names and one optional contact detail (like email or phone number) within two business days of an election approval, in a searchable electronic format. The bill also prohibits labor organizations from selling or misusing this contact information for political purposes or after an election concludes. These provisions directly affect employers (who must provide lists), labor organizations (who receive and must handle data responsibly), and employees (whose personal information is protected).

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill protects worker privacy during union elections by restricting employer data sharing and prohibiting misuse of contact info, strengthening collective bargaining rights under Labor & Employment.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProtects worker contact data from misuse, aligning with data privacy safeguards in technology policy95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Labor Standards Data Privacy

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 19, 2026

S 846: Child Care Workforce Act

The Child Care Workforce Act (S 846) establishes a federal pilot program to boost pay for eligible child care workers in states, Indian Tribes, and Tribal organizations. It provides competitive grants to fund wage supplements targeting low-wage workers, aiming to attract and retain staff, improve well-being, and increase access to quality, affordable child care - particularly in underserved areas and for infants/toddlers or children with disabilities. Grantees must prioritize funding for high-need regions, pay supplements quarterly, and provide workers with tax/public benefit information, with up to 10% of funds allowed for administrative costs. The program will be evaluated after two years to measure impacts on worker retention, service quality, and affordability.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates federal grants to fund wage supplements for child care workers, directly increasing government spending on workforce support for essential services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides wage supplements to low-wage child care workers, directly increasing compensation and addressing workforce retention in labor sector.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Jul 23, 2025

HR 4693: College Athlete Right to Organize Act

This bill amends the National Labor Relations Act to recognize college athletes as employees eligible for collective bargaining rights. It directly affects athletes receiving athletic scholarships (grant-in-aid) who perform services for their institution, including those at public and private universities. Key provisions establish that athletes meeting specific criteria (receiving compensation for athletic participation) are employees, allow multiemployer bargaining units across athletic conferences, and prohibit waivers of these rights in scholarship agreements. The bill explicitly states it will not change tax treatment of athletic compensation or affect eligibility for federal financial aid.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentGrants college athletes collective bargaining rights as employees, directly advancing labor organizing protections under Labor & Employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Gig Economy Labor Standards

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in committee · United States · House Apr 8, 2025

HR 2736: Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act of 2025

This bill establishes federal minimum standards for collective bargaining rights for public employees and supervisors. The Federal Labor Relations Authority would determine if state laws provide these rights, and if not, would establish them for affected employees. The bill guarantees public employees the right to form unions, bargain collectively, and engage in concerted activities, while requiring public employers to recognize unions and put agreements in writing. It also prohibits strikes or lockouts that would disrupt emergency services. This would apply to public employees in states that don't meet the federal standards for collective bargaining rights.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill grants collective bargaining rights to public employees, including teachers. This supports teachers' rights, a key component of education policy as defined.80% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill guarantees collective bargaining rights for public employees, a core labor right under the topic's definition.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Labor Standards Public Employees

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in committee · United States · House Feb 20, 2026

HR 1320: Modern Worker Security Act

HR 1320, the Modern Worker Security Act, changes how federal law determines if a worker is an employee or independent contractor. It prohibits considering whether a worker has access to "portable benefits" (like health insurance, retirement savings, or paid leave that they can keep after leaving a job) when making this classification. This directly affects workers who might currently be misclassified as independent contractors, denying them employee benefits. The key mechanism is removing portable benefits from the employee status determination process, aiming to ensure workers who perform regular work for an employer qualify for standard employee protections.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill prohibits considering 'portable benefits' (including health insurance) in worker classification, preventing misclassification that denies employee health coverage. This directly advances access to health insurance as a core healthcare benefit.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPrevents misclassification as independent contractor, ensuring access to portable benefits like health insurance and paid leave, advancing worker protections95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Gig Economy Labor Standards Retirement Benefits

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in committee · United States · Senate Sep 16, 2025

S 2823: FAMILY Act

The FAMILY Act (S 2823) would establish a federal paid family and medical leave insurance program that provides wage replacement benefits for eligible workers who need time off for family or medical reasons. It directly affects workers who need leave to care for a family member with a serious health condition, address their own serious health condition, or deal with family violence or other qualifying acts of violence. The program would pay a percentage of an individual's average earnings (up to 85% for lower earners), with maximum monthly benefits of $4,000 and minimum benefits of $580 in 2026, while requiring employers to maintain health coverage during leave. The Social Security Administration would administer the program through a new Office of Paid Family and Medical Leave, with benefits available starting 18 months after enactment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides wage replacement for medical leave, enabling access to healthcare without income loss, directly expanding coverage for health-related absences.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes federal paid family leave program, expanding worker benefits for medical/family needs and protecting wage replacement during leave.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave

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in committee · United States · House Feb 13, 2026

HR 7585: Investing in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act of 2026

HR 7585, the Investing in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act of 2026, provides federal grants to eligible partnerships (like industry groups and workforce boards) to create training programs for workers likely displaced by automation. It directly affects dislocated workers in industries facing automation-driven job losses, particularly those from covered populations (e.g., women, people of color, low-wage workers). The bill authorizes competitive grants for demonstration projects focused on upskilling workers for in-demand tech jobs, including coding or IT security training, and requires partnerships to prioritize high-impact areas like automation-affected industries or covered populations. It amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to expand funding for automation-related training and mandates reporting on outcomes like job transitions and earnings.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides federal grants for training programs targeting workers displaced by automation, focusing on vulnerable groups. Directly addresses unemployment and workforce development within labor & employment policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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in committee · United States · House Dec 3, 2025

HR 6406: Parental Workforce Training Act

HR 6406, the Parental Workforce Training Act, provides federal grants to local workforce boards to help parents cover childcare costs while participating in job training programs. It directly affects parents with dependent children who are enrolled in employment and training activities under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). The bill authorizes $10 million in funding to award competitive grants, allowing local boards to provide direct childcare subsidies to eligible individuals through their chosen providers (as long as they meet state/local quality standards). Local boards must report on participant enrollment and program completion rates within one year of grant implementation. This is a concrete policy change establishing a new childcare support mechanism within existing workforce programs.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides $10M in grants for childcare subsidies during job training, removing a barrier for parents to access employment programs and advancing workforce participation under Labor & Employment policies.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor Paid Leave Workforce Development

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