Labor & Employment (Labor Standards)

in committee · United States · House Nov 19, 2025

HR 6139: Union Members Right to Know Act

This bill requires labor unions to provide members with key documents related to union operations and collective bargaining agreements. Specifically, unions must share copies of their contracts with employers (or post them online) within 18 months of enactment, and provide members with the union's constitution, bylaws, and a summary of the law itself - either by mail/email or via a website hyperlink. New members must receive these materials within 30 days of joining, while all members get annual updates. The law applies to all unions with employer contracts and mandates annual compliance reports to the Department of Labor.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires unions to disclose contracts and operations to members, enhancing transparency in collective bargaining and member rights within Labor & Employment framework.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Labor Standards

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in committee · United States · House Jan 13, 2026

HR 2312: Tipped Employee Protection Act

This bill amends the Fair Labor Standards Act to change how tipped employees' wages are calculated. It removes the previous requirement that tipped workers must "customarily and regularly receive more than $30 a month in tips" to qualify for the lower cash wage rate. Instead, it requires that the combined cash wage plus tips must equal or exceed the standard federal minimum wage for the pay period chosen by the employer (ranging from daily to monthly). The bill directly affects restaurant servers, bartenders, and other tipped workers who receive cash wages plus tips. It simplifies wage calculations for employers while ensuring tipped employees earn at least the full minimum wage when tips are included.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEnsures tipped workers' total compensation (cash wage + tips) meets federal minimum wage, strengthening wage protections for workers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage

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in committee · United States · Senate Oct 1, 2025

S 2963: Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act of 2025

This bill requires federal agencies to adjust contract prices for contractors affected by government funding lapses (like shutdowns), ensuring contractors can cover costs for employees who were furloughed, laid off, or had reduced hours. It mandates that contractors receive reimbursement for paying employees at their standard rate during the lapse or restoring paid leave used instead of work. The reimbursement is capped at $1,442 per week (pro-rated for part-time workers), and contractors must provide proof of costs to the agency. Agencies must report to Congress within a year on how many contractor employees were impacted and how compensation was handled.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates reimbursement to contractors for maintaining employee pay during funding lapses, directly protecting workers' income continuity during government shutdowns.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Paid Leave

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 4, 2025

S 844: Faster Labor Contracts Act

The Faster Labor Contracts Act requires employers and newly certified unions to begin negotiating an initial collective bargaining agreement within 10 days of a written request. If no agreement is reached within 90 days, the parties may request mediation from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, which must act within 30 days. If mediation fails, the dispute moves to a binding arbitration panel whose decision - based on factors like employer finances, business type, and industry wages - remains enforceable for two years. This law directly affects employees represented by newly certified unions and their employers by reducing delays in securing first contracts, which historically averaged 465 days.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires faster negotiations and binding arbitration for labor disputes, strengthening collective bargaining rights and worker representation processes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Labor Standards

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in committee · United States · Senate May 5, 2025

S 1597: Paycheck Protection Act

This bill prohibits federal agencies and the U.S. Postal Service from deducting labor organization dues, fees, or political contributions from employee paychecks. It directly affects federal workers and postal employees by ensuring their union dues are not automatically withheld from their pay. The key provision amends existing laws (5 U.S.C. § 7115 and 39 U.S.C. § 1205) to explicitly ban these payroll deductions. The policy change ensures employees retain full control over how they pay union dues, without automatic payroll withholding.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits automatic payroll deductions of union dues, protecting workers' right to choose union payment method and strengthening collective bargaining rights for federal employees.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Labor Standards

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in committee · United States · House Mar 11, 2025

HR 2086: Rights for the TSA Workforce Act

This bill requires the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to transition its workforce from a special personnel management system to the standard federal personnel system under Title 5 of the U.S. Code by December 31, 2025. It protects TSA employees by ensuring no reduction in pay, benefits, or retirement rights during the transition, while preserving collective bargaining rights for screening agents. The legislation also mandates consultation with labor unions during the process and requires several reports on workforce issues including recruitment, harassment policies, and workplace safety.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPreserves pay/benefits, ensures collective bargaining rights, mandates union consultation during TSA workforce transition90% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Labor Standards Public Employees

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in committee · United States · Senate Sep 9, 2025

S 2738: ESP, Paraprofessional, and Education Support Staff Family Leave Act

This bill expands eligibility for family and medical leave under the FMLA for paraprofessionals and education support staff (ESP) in schools. It lowers the required work hours for eligibility from 1,250 hours per year to 60% of the expected monthly hours for their specific role (based on the previous school year’s schedule). Employers must document each employee’s expected monthly hours in a file for the Secretary’s review. The law specifically covers school staff providing services like clerical work, food services, custodial duties, or student health support, aligning with existing definitions from education law.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands family leave eligibility for school support staff, strengthening educator benefits and retention in K-12 education.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands FMLA eligibility for school staff by lowering hour requirements, advancing worker benefits and access to family leave.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Special Education Student Health Labor Standards Paid Leave

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in committee · United States · House Apr 8, 2025

HR 2743: Raise the Wage Act of 2025

The Raise the Wage Act of 2025 gradually increases the federal minimum wage from $9.50 to $17.00 per hour over six years, with annual adjustments based on median wage growth. It raises the base wage for tipped workers from $6.00 to $17.00 per hour, phasing out their separate minimum wage structure by 2029. The bill also eliminates special minimum wage certificates for disabled workers after 2029, requiring employers to pay the standard minimum wage. These changes apply to most covered workers, including tipped employees and those under 20, with specific transition timelines for each group.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly raises federal minimum wage to $17/hr, eliminates lower tipped/disabled worker rates, and mandates standard wage for all covered workers, directly advancing wage protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage

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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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