Limit Federal Funds During Lockouts

Full Title:
PRO–WORK Act

Summary#

This measure would change the National Labor Relations Act and the Internal Revenue Code to limit employer access to certain federal funds and tax credits while the employer is engaged in a lock-out of employees. Sponsor: Frank Mrvan. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee on Education and Workforce on August 31, 2026. Stage: In Progress. No publicly available information about the bill text, specific definitions, affected programs, enforcement details, timing, or exceptions.

What it means for you#

If enacted, the measure would aim to stop employers who are conducting a lock-out from receiving some federal funds or tax credits while the lock-out continues. Which funds, which employers, how long the restriction would last, and who decides are not publicly available.

Expenses#

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Proponents' View#

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