Legislative subject term
Labor standards
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118 bills carry this term in the covered Congresses.
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Direct Seller and Real Estate Agent Harmonization Act
Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Education and Workforce, H. Rept. 119-494, Part II.
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American Franchise Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 702.
- H.R. 9770 (119th) Jul 22, 2026
Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate.
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RURAL Healthcare Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.
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Valuing Employee Stock Today Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 604.
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Developing Overseas Mineral Investments and New Allied Networks for Critical Energies Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Restoration of Employment Choice for Adults with Disabilities Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.
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To classify qualified locum tenens professionals and advanced care practitioners as independent contractors for the purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and the National Labor Relations Act.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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American Franchise Act
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
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Ensuring Workers Get PAID Act of 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 464.
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SECURE Minerals Act of 2026
Subcommittee Hearings Held
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Modern Worker Empowerment Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 431.
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Modern Worker Security Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 432.
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Working Families Flexibility Act of 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 422.
- H.R. 7148 (119th) Feb 3, 2026
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-75.
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SECURE Minerals Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- H.R. 2262 (119th) Jan 13, 2026
Flexibility for Workers Education Act
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- H.R. 2270 (119th) Jan 13, 2026
Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on H.R. 2270 is postponed.
- H.R. 2312 (119th) Jan 13, 2026
Tipped Employee Protection Act
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on H.R. 2312 is postponed.
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Save Local Business Act
Rule H. Res. 988 passed House.
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Critical Minerals Partnership Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 239.
- S. 2882 (119th) Oct 9, 2025
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
Motion by Senator Schumer to reconsider, under the order of 10/9/2025, not having voted on the prevailing side, the vote by which the third cloture motion on the motion to proceed to S. 2882 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 557) entered in Senate.
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Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 227.
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 140.
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Minerals Security Partnership Authorization Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Ensuring Workers Get PAID Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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No Dollars to Uyghur Forced Labor Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Working Families Flexibility Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Paycheck Fairness Act
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Ensuring Access to Affordable and Quality Home Care for Seniors and People with Disabilities Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Salary Transparency Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Guaranteeing Overtime for Truckers Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Guaranteeing Overtime for Truckers Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1606-1607)
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CUTS Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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Expressing support for Americas Black workers and affirming the need to pass legislation to reduce inequalities and discrimination in the workforce.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Future in Logging Careers Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Future Logging Careers Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Protect Local Farms Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Original LAW Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Inflation Reduction Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Financial Services, Science, Space, and Technology, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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U.S. Citizenship Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
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Bipartisan Keep America Open Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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Climate Resilience Workforce Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
- H.R. 9494 (118th) Sep 18, 2024
Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 471.
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 485.
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Working Families Flexibility Act of 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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CUTS Act
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Appropriations, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Bipartisan BRIDGE to DRC Act of 2024
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act".
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 369.
- H.R. 2882 (118th) Mar 23, 2024
Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-47.
- H.Res. 1102 (118th) Mar 22, 2024
Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2882, with an amendment.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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A resolution expressing support for the designation of March 22, 2024, as "National Inland Waterways Workers Safety Awareness Day" and supporting the goals and ideals of "National Inland Waterways Workers Safety Awareness Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2552; text: CR S2519-2520)
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Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-329.
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Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity between wages paid to men and women.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- H.R. 7463 (118th) Mar 1, 2024
Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-40.
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No Dollars to Uyghur Forced Labor Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Ensuring Access to Affordable and Quality Home Care for Seniors and People with Disabilities Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
- H.R. 2872 (118th) Jan 19, 2024
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
Became Public Law No: 118-35.
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Safe Landings Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
- H.R. 6363 (118th) Nov 17, 2023
Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-22.
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Guaranteeing Overtime for Truckers Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Guaranteeing Overtime for Truckers Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5461)
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Job Creation through Energy Efficient Manufacturing Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
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Job Creation through Energy Efficient Manufacturing Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and the National Labor Relations Act to clarify the standard for determining whether an individual is an employee, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- H.R. 5860 (118th) Sep 30, 2023
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act
Became Public Law No: 118-15.
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Agricultural Worker Justice Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
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Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to protect the rights of restaurant workers.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.
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Flexibility for Workers Education Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and the National Labor Relations Act to clarify the standard for determining whether an individual is an employee, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Direct Seller and Real Estate Agent Harmonization Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Unhoused Persons Bill of Rights
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.
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AQUAA Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
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Protecting Our Democracy Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
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Agricultural Worker Justice Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 187.
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Paycheck Fairness Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 134.
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BRIDGE to DRC Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
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Tim’s Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.
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Safe Skies Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
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Fair and Open Skies Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
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Uyghur Genocide Intelligence Review Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on the National Intelligence Enterprise.
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AQUAA Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Protect Our Workers Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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Fair and Open Skies Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Correctional Facilities Occupational Safety and Health Act of 2023
Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Tim’s Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- H.R. 2811 (118th) May 4, 2023
Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023
Committee on the Budget. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-76.
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Save Local Business Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Save Local Business Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Salary Transparency Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Tipped Employee Protection Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Tipped Employee Protection Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Paycheck Fairness Act
Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity between wages paid to men and women.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Future in Logging Careers Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Future Logging Careers Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Child Labor Prevention Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Restoration of Employment Choice for Adults with Disabilities Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Expressing support for America's Black workers and affirming the need to pass legislation to reduce inequalities and discrimination in the workforce.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Safe and Quiet Skies Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
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Flexibility for Workers Education Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Correctional Facilities Occupational Safety and Health Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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To amend title 49, United States Code, to grant Puerto Rico eligibility to issue commercial driver's licenses, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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Inflation Reduction Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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Protecting America’s Meatpacking Workers Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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Ensuring Workers Get PAID Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Ensuring Workers Get PAID Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Protect Local Farms Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Original Living Wage Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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TRADES Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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