Labor and Employment legislation
Work, unions, and the labour market.
Bills about labor and employment
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SR 404
Pennsylvania
Disability Employment Month Recognized
Bill SR-404, Disability Employment Month Recognized, senate resolution would recognize October 2026 as National Disability Employment Awareness Month and urge promotion by employers, schools and organizations. It is at Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations as of October 26, 2026. Sponsored by Christine Tartaglione (Democratic), Vincent Hughes, Maria Collett, Carolyn Comitta, John Kane, Joseph Picozzi, Scott Martin, Tracy Pennycuick, Jay Costa, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Devlin Robinson, Amanda Cappelletti, and Judy Schwank.
H.R.10879
United States
Limit Noncompetes for Low-Income Workers
Bill HR-10879, Limit Noncompetes for Low-Income Workers, lawmakers would prohibit noncompete agreements for workers below specified income thresholds. It is at Introduced as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by Ro Khanna (D) and Anna Paulina Luna.
H.Res.1637
United States
House resolution cites pay gaps for disabled women
Bill HRES-1637, House resolution cites pay gaps for disabled women, house resolution recognizes wage gaps for disabled women vs nondisabled men and reaffirms commitment to equal pay. It is at Introduced as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by Lateefah Simon (D), Ayanna Pressley, and Emily Randall.
HB 2877
Pennsylvania
Veteran Hiring Tax Credit
Bill HB-2877, Veteran Hiring Tax Credit, pennsylvania would create the Returning Heroes Employment Tax Credit; employers could receive a $2,000 credit per qualified veteran, capped at $20 million annually. It is at Referred to Finance as of October 21, 2026. Sponsored by Nancy Guenst (Democratic), Carol Hill-Evans, Christopher Pielli, Tarah Probst, Jeanne McNeill, Sean Dougherty, Ben Sanchez, Patrick Gallagher, James Haddock, Dan Williams, Daniel Deasy, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, Darisha Parker, and Kristine Howard.
A5659
New Jersey
Labor harmony agreements for public works
Bill A-5659, Labor harmony agreements for public works, public projects with proprietary interest would require labor harmony agreements, with rules by the Labor Commissioner and would take effect on the first day of the sixth month after enactment. It is at Introduced, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee as of October 19, 2026. Sponsored by Larry Wainstein (Democratic).
H.Res.1629
United States
Chamber Day designation gains House support
Bill HRES-1629, Chamber Day designation gains House support, resolution would express the House's support for designating the third Wednesday of October as Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day. It is at Introduced as of October 19, 2026. Sponsored by Randy Fine (R) and Randy Weber.
S10722
New York
Healthcare non-compete ban would expand mobility
Bill S-10722, Healthcare non-compete ban would expand mobility, new York bill would bar healthcare non-competes for licensed workers and require employer notice, with damages up to $10,000 per affected worker. It is at REFERRED TO RULES as of October 16, 2026. Sponsored by Michelle Hinchey (Democratic) and Patricia Fahy.
HR1051
Illinois
House honors retiring labor leader
Bill HR-1051, House honors retiring labor leader, house resolution would honor Frank J. It is at Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock as of October 15, 2026. Sponsored by Diane Blair-Sherlock (Democratic).
S 3284
Massachusetts
Firefighters cancer-screening coverage
Bill S-3284, Firefighters cancer-screening coverage, massachusetts lawmakers would require full-time firefighters to receive recurring cancer screenings every three years after hire, covering 11 cancer types through employer health plans. It is at See H5631 as of October 15, 2026. Sponsored by Senate Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.10837
United States
Convicted individuals barred from federal executive service
Bill HR-10837, Convicted individuals barred from federal executive service, bill would bar people convicted of bribery, ethics violations, or FARA violations from serving in the federal executive branch. It is at Introduced as of October 15, 2026. Sponsored by Eugene Vindman (D).
SB 1206
Michigan
Bill repeals local labor limits
Bill SB-1206, Bill repeals local labor limits, the bill would repeal a statewide cap on local labor rules, letting localities set their own standards. It is at Senate Co-sponsor(s) Named: Mallory Mcmorrow as of October 27, 2026. Sponsored by Sean McCann (Democratic), Jeremy Moss, Stephanie Chang, Chedrick Greene, Veronica Klinefelt, Erika Geiss, Jeff Irwin, Mary Cavanagh, Sue Shink, Darrin Camilleri, and Mallory McMorrow.
S.5414
United States
Child Labor Penalties Amendment
Bill S-5414, Child Labor Penalties Amendment, updates the Fair Labor Standards Act to increase child labor penalties and offer employer guidance; specific provisions not publicly available. It is at Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of September 16, 2026.
H.R.9607
United States
Transfer of CTE Programs to Labor
Bill HR-9607, Transfer of CTE Programs to Labor, proposes transferring most career, technical, and adult education programs from education to labor, with staff, funds, contracts moved and program purposes preserved. It is at Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 16. as of July 15, 2026.
S.2928
United States
H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform
Bill S-2928, H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform, changes employer rules, wages, postings, enforcement, audits, fees, and worker protections for H-1B and L-1 temporary worker programs. It is at Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of September 29, 2025.
H.R.10560
United States
Skilled JOBS Act
Bill HR-10560, Skilled JOBS Act, sets journeyworker staffing and standards for registered and industry-recognized apprenticeship programs. It is at Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of September 24, 2026.
S.5097
United States
H-1B Reform and Caps
Bill S-5097, H-1B Reform and Caps, a proposal to pause new H-1B visas, raise wage floors, require attestations, and restrict staffing and status changes. It is at Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of July 23, 2026.
H.R.10051
United States
Expedited permanent labor certification
Bill HR-10051, Expedited permanent labor certification, optional paid expedited processing for permanent labor certification forms to speed decisions. It is at Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of August 6, 2026.
S.4817
United States
CHILD Labor Act
Bill S-4817, CHILD Labor Act, would strengthen child labor rules, penalties, supply-chain oversight, and requirements for some federal contractors. It is at Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of June 17, 2026.
H.R.4771
United States
Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment
Bill HR-4771, Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment, phases out special certificates, raises wages over 4 years, and funds state and employer transitions to competitive integrated employment and community supports. It is at Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of July 25, 2025.
H.R.2736
United States
Public Service Freedom to Negotiate
Bill HR-2736, Public Service Freedom to Negotiate, establishes federal minimum collective bargaining rights for public employees and gives the Federal Labor Relations Authority power to enforce standards where State protections are lacking. It is at Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of April 8, 2025.