Labor & Employment

in committee · United States · House Mar 30, 2026

HR 8158: Reproductive Healthcare Leave Act

This bill would create a federal paid leave program allowing employees to take up to 96 hours of paid time off each year for reproductive health needs, including menstrual care, endometriosis, fertility treatments, and pregnancy-related procedures. It applies to private employers with at least five employees and certain government workers, requiring employers to grant this leave upon request without requiring employees to find replacements during their absence. The legislation prohibits retaliation against employees who use this leave and establishes enforcement mechanisms through the Department of Labor, including civil penalties for violations. Employers with existing paid leave policies that already cover these reproductive health reasons would not need to provide additional leave under this bill.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes federal paid leave for reproductive health needs, expanding access to healthcare services and protecting patient rights.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates federal paid leave program expanding worker benefits and protecting reproductive health needs for employees.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health Labor Standards Paid Leave

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in committee · United States · House Mar 26, 2026

HJRES 154: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to the Adverse Effect Wage Rate.

This joint resolution seeks to overturn a Department of Labor rule that changes how the Adverse Effect Wage Rate is calculated for H-2A temporary agricultural workers. If passed, it would nullify the new methodology, reverting to the previous wage calculation standards. The bill directly affects employers and workers involved in temporary agricultural employment by restoring the prior regulatory framework. It uses the congressional review process to disapprove the specific rule published in October 2025.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill seeks to restore previous wage calculation standards for H-2A workers, protecting temporary agricultural workers from reduced wage protections under new DOL rules.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 12, 2026

S 4071: Child Care Tax Benefit Outreach and Assistance Act

This bill creates a new Business Child Care Liaison position within the Internal Revenue Service to help businesses understand and use tax benefits for employee child care. The Liaison would connect businesses with various organizations, provide public education on employer-provided child care options, and issue guidance materials for tax return preparers. Additionally, the role would coordinate with other federal agencies and state governments to reduce information barriers for small businesses and report annually on the progress of child care benefit utilization. The position would be exempt from standard federal appointment rules and would submit annual reports to Congress detailing outreach activities and recommendations for improving access to child care tax incentives.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates IRS position to help businesses utilize child care tax benefits, promoting tax benefit utilization and supporting small business fiscal management.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates Business Child Care Liaison to help businesses access tax benefits for employee child care, expanding worker benefits and supporting work-life balance for employees.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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in committee · United States · House Oct 3, 2025

HR 5689: Shutdown Guidance for Financial Institutions Act

HR 5689, the "Shutdown Guidance for Financial Institutions Act," requires federal banking regulators (like the Fed and FDIC) to issue guidance within 180 days of enactment. The guidance directs financial institutions to help consumers and businesses affected by government shutdowns - such as furloughed federal workers, District of Columbia employees, or contractors with reduced income - by offering flexible payment options, modifying loan terms, and preventing temporary payment difficulties from harming credit scores. Regulators must also issue a press release within 24 hours of a shutdown starting to notify institutions and the public. The bill mandates a post-shutdown report to Congress within 90 days and potential guidance updates if issues arise.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill helps furloughed workers and businesses by requiring financial institutions to offer flexible payment options and modify loan terms during government shutdowns, protecting workers from financial hardship.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 16, 2026

S 4099: Whistleblower Anti-Gag Act of 2026

This bill, known as the Whistleblower Anti-Gag Act of 2026, aims to strengthen protections for federal employees who report wrongdoing by ensuring they are fully informed about their whistleblower rights. It modifies existing federal law to explicitly include nondisclosure policies, forms, or agreements in the scope of whistleblower protections under Title 5 of the United States Code. The change requires that any nondisclosure arrangements related to whistleblower activities comply with the same legal standards as other protected disclosures. This legislation directly affects federal workers and the agencies that employ them by clarifying how whistleblower rights interact with confidentiality agreements.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill strengthens whistleblower protections for federal employees, directly advancing worker rights and workplace safety by ensuring informed disclosure of wrongdoing.90% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Mar 4, 2026

HR 7805: Trade Adjustment Assistance Modernization Act

This bill reauthorizes and modernizes Trade Adjustment Assistance programs to help workers, firms, communities, and farmers affected by trade-related job losses. It extends program funding through 2033 and expands eligibility to include teleworkers, staffed workers, and public agency employees. Key provisions increase financial benefits, add new allowances for childcare and job search, require inflation adjustments to benefit amounts, and establish new outreach requirements to ensure underserved communities receive adequate support. The legislation also creates a new community assistance program providing grants for strategic economic development planning and expands technical assistance for businesses seeking adjustment support.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill reauthorizes and expands Trade Adjustment Assistance programs, increasing benefits and adding new allowances for workers affected by trade-related job losses.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development Tags Economic Development

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passed · United States · House Jun 9, 2026

HRES 1140: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5408) to accelerate workplace time-to-contract under the National Labor Relations Act.

This resolution is a procedural measure that allows the House of Representatives to immediately consider and vote on a separate bill (H.R. 5408) without following standard legislative procedures. It waives certain rules that would normally apply, such as points of order and debate restrictions, to expedite the process. The resolution does not create new policy but instead sets the parliamentary framework for advancing a bill that aims to speed up contract negotiations under the National Labor Relations Act.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill accelerates workplace contract negotiations under NLRA, facilitating collective bargaining and union agreements.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 10, 2026

S 4042: Keep Your Pay Act

The Keep Your Pay Act (S. 4042) modifies the U.S. tax code to increase the standard deduction and adjust tax rates for high earners, while also expanding tax credits for workers and families. Beginning in 2026, the standard deduction will rise to $56,250 for single filers and $37,500 for married couples, while the top income tax rate for the highest earners will increase from 37% to 43%. The bill also permanently extends the earned income credit for individuals without qualifying children, expands eligibility for those in U.S. possessions like Puerto Rico, and creates a new monthly child tax credit of up to $300 per child with advance payments starting immediately upon enactment. Additionally, a new $500 credit is established for certain other dependents not covered by the child tax credit.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases standard deduction and tax credits for workers/families, providing tax relief to middle/lower income taxpayers while adjusting rates for high earners.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill increases standard deduction and expands tax credits for workers, providing financial relief that supports worker economic well-being75% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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in committee · United States · House Mar 9, 2026

HR 7884: Healthcare is Human Act of 2026

This bill, titled the Healthcare is Human Act of 2026, creates a tax credit for licensed health care professionals who work in qualifying facilities, including Veterans Affairs medical facilities and those located in health professional shortage areas. The credit amount varies based on the number of hours worked each month, ranging from $300 to $500 per month depending on whether the professional works between 80-120, 120-160, or more than 160 hours of qualifying health care services. To receive the credit, professionals must work at least 80 hours in at least 8 months during the tax year, and their modified adjusted gross income must not exceed $200,000 for single filers or $400,000 for joint filers. The credit is available for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025, and expires after December 31, 2030, with a requirement for a Government Accountability Office study to evaluate its impact on health care retention and access.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax credits to healthcare professionals in qualifying facilities, increasing funding for public health services and supporting essential workforce.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides tax credits to healthcare professionals working in qualifying facilities, increasing funding and supporting healthcare workforce retention.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides tax credits to healthcare professionals based on hours worked, effectively increasing compensation and supporting worker benefits in healthcare facilities.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides tax credits to healthcare professionals working in VA facilities, improving veteran healthcare access and supporting staffing.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Healthcare Workforce Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 16, 2026

S 4101: Grocery, Farm, and Food Worker Protection Act of 2026

This bill directs the Secretary of Agriculture to create a grant program that provides financial stabilization payments to workers in grocery stores, farms, and meat processing facilities affected by natural or other disasters. The program would offer funding through membership organizations or labor unions that represent these workers, with a total authorization of $50 million available for use. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary to submit a report to Congress four years after enactment detailing the program's outcomes and impacts.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes a grant program providing financial stabilization payments to grocery, farm, and food workers affected by disasters, protecting workers' economic stability.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workplace Safety

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