Labor & Employment

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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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 3, 2026

S 3974: Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act of 2026

This bill, titled the Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act of 2026, establishes uniform accessibility standards for web content and applications used by employers, public entities, public accommodations, testing entities, and commercial providers. It requires these covered entities to ensure their digital platforms are accessible to individuals with disabilities, meaning the content must be perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust for users with various disabilities. The bill directs the Department of Justice and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to develop and update specific technical standards within 24 months of enactment, with staggered compliance deadlines for small entities. It also creates enforcement mechanisms allowing for civil penalties and damages, establishes a technical assistance center to help entities comply, and provides grants to small entities for remediating inaccessible digital content.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes accessibility standards for employers and employment agencies, protecting workers with disabilities from digital exclusion and ensuring equal access to employment opportunities.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill promotes digital equity by establishing accessibility standards for web content and applications, ensuring individuals with disabilities can access digital platforms.95% confidence

Tags People with Disabilities

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in committee · United States · House Mar 26, 2026

HCONRES 81: Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity between wages paid to men and women.

This concurrent resolution formally recognizes the ongoing disparity between wages paid to men and women in the United States and reaffirms Congress's commitment to supporting equal pay. It highlights statistical data showing that women earn approximately 81 cents for every dollar earned by men, with significant variations across racial and ethnic groups, and notes that the gender wage gap has widened over the past two years. The document also identifies contributing factors such as occupational segregation, lack of family-friendly workplace policies, and workplace harassment, while emphasizing the economic impact on women's retirement security and family incomes.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill recognizes wage disparity and reaffirms commitment to equal pay, directly supporting workers' rights and employment standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Employment Discrimination

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 12, 2026

S 4081: Fair Wages for Home Care Workers Act

This bill, known as the Fair Wages for Home Care Workers Act, would change federal labor rules to require overtime pay and minimum wage protections for certain babysitters who currently do not receive these benefits. It specifically targets casual babysitting jobs that are irregular or intermittent and not performed by individuals whose primary occupation is babysitting. The law would also clarify that trained medical professionals like nurses and home health aides remain exempt from these new requirements, ensuring the changes apply only to casual domestic caregivers. By amending the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, the bill aims to extend wage protections to a specific group of home care workers while maintaining existing exemptions for professional medical staff.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands overtime and minimum wage protections for home care workers, directly strengthening labor rights and employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor Labor Standards Minimum Wage

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 29, 2026

S 3993: Reducing Arbitrary Barriers to Apprenticeship Act of 2026

This bill, known as the Reducing Arbitrary Barriers to Apprenticeship Act of 2026, changes how veterans receive educational assistance when they choose apprenticeships or on-the-job training instead of traditional four-year college programs. It directly affects veterans eligible for Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits, the All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance Program, and Selected Reserve educational benefits. The bill increases monthly housing stipends for apprenticeship participants and removes minimum attendance requirements for those working in construction-related occupations. These changes aim to make non-college training pathways more financially viable for veterans seeking to build careers through hands-on experience.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands educational access for veterans by supporting apprenticeship and on-the-job training programs, increasing housing stipends and removing barriers to alternative education paths.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands educational and training benefits for veterans, increasing housing stipends and removing barriers to apprenticeship programs, which strengthens workforce development and employment opportunities.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill expands educational assistance options for veterans by supporting apprenticeships and on-the-job training, increasing housing stipends, and removing barriers to alternative education paths.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Apprenticeships Workforce Development Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Employment

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