Labor & Employment

in committee · United States · House Jul 23, 2025

HR 4640: Stop AI Price Gouging and Wage Fixing Act of 2025

This bill prohibits companies from using automated systems to set prices or wages based on surveillance data about consumers or workers. It bans "surveillance-based price setting" (personalized pricing based on consumer tracking) and "surveillance-based wage setting" (using personal data to determine worker pay), with limited exceptions for standard discounts like student or senior citizen rates when properly disclosed. Companies must publish clear procedures about how their automated systems work, including how data is used and how consumers/workers can challenge inaccuracies. The Federal Trade Commission and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission will enforce the law, and individuals can file lawsuits to challenge violations. The bill also prohibits pre-dispute arbitration agreements that would prevent class action lawsuits.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBans surveillance-based wage setting, protecting workers from data-driven pay discrimination and advancing fair compensation practices.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBans surveillance-based pricing/wage setting using consumer/worker data, directly protecting privacy and preventing exploitation by tech companies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · United States · House Sep 16, 2025

HR 5385: Health Providers Training Act

HR 5385, the Health Providers Training Act, expands eligibility for existing health profession opportunity grants under the Social Security Act. It amends the law to include hospitals (as defined in Section 1861(e)) as eligible recipients alongside community-based organizations. This change allows hospitals to apply for federal grants aimed at training health professionals, directly affecting qualifying hospitals seeking funding for workforce development. The amendment takes effect on October 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands federal grant eligibility to hospitals for health professional training, directly funding workforce development in healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands grants for health professional training, directly supporting workforce development in healthcare employment.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Workforce Development

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in committee · United States · House Sep 18, 2025

HR 5476: Preparing And Retaining All (PARA) Educators Act

HR 5476, the PARA Educators Act, provides federal grants to states to help recruit and retain school support staff (paraprofessionals) in public elementary, secondary, and preschool programs. It allocates funds based on previous Title I education funding, requiring states to prioritize schools serving high numbers of low-income students or those meeting specific poverty criteria. States can use the funds for proven programs like mentoring for paraprofessionals, professional development, helping staff earn credentials (e.g., special education or English learner certificates), and increasing wages or offering retention bonuses. The law mandates annual reporting on wage baselines, paraprofessional employment, and program outcomes. This bill directly affects paraprofessionals and the schools they support, particularly in high-poverty communities.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates federal grants for recruiting/retaining paraprofessionals in schools, prioritizes high-poverty schools, and funds mentoring/professional development - directly advancing educator support and access.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill allocates federal grants for paraprofessional retention and professional development programs, directly advancing employment standards and worker benefits for school support staff.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood School Funding Teachers

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in committee · United States · House Aug 6, 2025

HR 4900: Safe Transit Accountability Act

HR 4900, the Safe Transit Accountability Act, requires transit agencies receiving federal funds to designate a single "accountable executive" responsible for final decisions on safety recommendations. This executive, defined as the top official overseeing safety and asset management plans, must approve or reject safety committee proposals and resolve disputes within the committee. The bill directly affects large public transit systems (like bus or rail agencies) by shifting authority from committee consensus to one individual. It creates a clear accountability structure for implementing safety measures under existing federal safety planning requirements.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates accountable safety executive for transit agencies, directly improving workplace safety protocols through structured decision-making on safety recommendations.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires accountable executive for safety decisions in transit agencies, enhancing safety standards per bill's focus on safety recommendations and final approvals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Autonomous Vehicles Public Transit Rail

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in committee · United States · House Aug 26, 2025

HR 5052: Train More Nurses Act

This bill requires the Health and Human Services and Labor Secretaries to review all federal grant programs supporting the nursing workforce and submit a report to Congress within one year. The report must include recommendations to improve specific goals: increasing nursing faculty (especially in underserved areas), creating pathways for experienced nurses to become faculty, and expanding opportunities for licensed practical nurses to become registered nurses. It does not create new funding or programs but mandates a comprehensive review of existing initiatives. The bill directly affects federal agencies managing nursing workforce grants and aims to identify ways to strengthen nursing education pipelines.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill targets nursing workforce development via grant reviews and recommendations to boost faculty, expand LPN-to-RN pathways, and improve underserved area access, directly strengthening healthcare workforce capacity.92% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands nursing career pathways (LPN to RN) and faculty development, directly supporting workforce advancement in healthcare employment.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce

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in committee · United States · House Jul 30, 2025

HR 4790: All Aboard Act of 2025

The All Aboard Act of 2025 provides $3.5 billion annually for 5 years to fund state rail plans and infrastructure, with specific goals to achieve zero-emission locomotives by 2047 and electrify 50% of trains by 2030. It establishes a $50 billion Green Railroads Fund to support rail electrification projects, prioritizing initiatives that reduce pollution in environmental justice communities and expand high-performance rail service. The bill requires states and rail entities to develop workforce transition plans to protect rail workers during the shift to electrified rail and to engage communities affected by rail infrastructure projects. It also includes provisions for climate-resilient infrastructure and $500 million for rail workforce training programs. The legislation directly affects states, rail operators, and communities across the U.S., particularly those in environmental justice communities and rail-dependent regions.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds rail electrification (50% by 2030) and zero-emission locomotives (2047), prioritizes pollution reduction via Green Railroads Fund, aligning with clean energy infrastructure investment.92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds rail electrification to reduce emissions (50% by 2030, zero-emission by 2047) and prioritizes pollution reduction in environmental justice communities via Green Railroads Fund.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires states/rail entities to develop workforce plans, directly supporting labor and employment standards through job training and development initiatives.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds rail infrastructure with $3.5B/year, aims for 50% electrification by 2030, and creates $50B Green Railroads Fund prioritizing sustainable transit expansion.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Environmental Justice Workforce Development Electric Vehicles Rail

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in committee · United States · House Dec 19, 2025

HR 4648: Access to Fertility Treatment and Care Act

This bill would require health insurance plans that cover obstetrical services to also cover a broad range of fertility treatments, including in vitro fertilization, artificial insemination, embryo preservation, and fertility medications. It mandates coverage regardless of whether a person has been diagnosed with infertility, with cost-sharing (deductibles, coinsurance) limited to the same level as other medical services. The law would apply to employer-sponsored health plans, individual insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, and VA benefits, with implementation deadlines ranging from January 1, 2026 for Medicare to January 1, 2027 for notice requirements. The bill also prohibits plans from discouraging fertility treatment or limiting providers who offer it, while ensuring coverage is provided without requiring individuals to undergo treatment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for fertility treatments, expands access without infertility diagnosis requirement, aligns cost-sharing with standard medical services.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates employer health plans to cover fertility treatments, expanding employee benefits under employment standards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medicaid Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Jul 29, 2025

HR 4814: Supplemental Security Income Equality Act

HR 4814, the Supplemental Security Income Equality Act, extends federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits to residents of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa. It directly affects low-income seniors, disabled individuals, and children in these territories who currently cannot access SSI due to territorial status. Key provisions include removing exclusions from the definition of "state" in the Social Security Act, eliminating payment limits for territories, treating U.S. nationals equally with citizens for eligibility, and including territories in geographic definitions for SSI. The bill also grants the Social Security Commissioner authority to waive requirements to adapt the program to each territory's needs. This would create a concrete policy change, allowing these territories to participate in the federal SSI program.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExtends SSI benefits to territories, providing income support for disabled, elderly, and low-income individuals unable to work. Strengthens social safety net for vulnerable populations, aligning with Labor & Employment policies on unemployment sup...90% confidence

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passed · United States · House Mar 25, 2026

HR 4624: Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act of 2026

This bill establishes new safety and medical requirements for "unified boxing organizations" (UBOs), which are boxing groups that manage title belts and rankings without separate sanctioning bodies. It directly affects UBOs and boxers under their contracts by mandating comprehensive medical screenings (including annual physicals, brain MRIs, and pregnancy tests for female boxers), requiring two ambulances and three physicians at ringside during matches, and providing boxers with mandatory health insurance covering $25,000 in injury costs. Key provisions include strict anti-doping testing protocols (with no cost to boxers), prohibitions on boxers betting on matches, and UBOs covering all medical expenses. The bill also requires UBOs to register publicly with the Federal Trade Commission and adhere to updated industry standards for boxer compensation and safety.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates medical screenings, ambulances, and physicians at ringside, directly improving boxers' workplace safety.90% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Jul 23, 2025

HR 4718: Helping Young Americans Save for Retirement Act

This bill lowers the minimum age for participating in employer retirement plans like 401(k)s from 21 to 18 for certain young workers. It directly affects 18- to 20-year-olds who work at least 500 hours over two consecutive 12-month periods. The key provision amends ERISA and tax code rules to replace "21" with "18" in eligibility requirements for these plans. The changes apply to plan years starting one year after the bill becomes law.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands retirement benefits for young workers (18-20) by lowering eligibility age, directly advancing worker benefits per ERISA/tax code changes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor Retirement Benefits

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