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BillHR 2550 · 119

Protect America's Workforce Act

Introduced
Apr 1, 2025
Cosponsors
226
Traction
0
Last Action
Dec 15, 2025

Bill Summary

Requires companies to classify workers as employees, not independent contractors, under certain conditions, affecting how workers are paid and protected. Funds enforcement of these new rules to ensure compliance.

Sponsored By

Jared F. Golden
Democrat · Maine · House

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 1, 2025
  5. Dec 15, 2025You Are Here

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

Affects millions of American workers, particularly those in the gig economy, by potentially changing their employment status and granting them access to benefits and protections. Impacts companies that rely heavily on independent contractors, such as those in the ride-sharing and delivery industries, by increasing their labor costs and regulatory burdens.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
222backers
  • Democratic213
  • Republican9
Cross-party cosponsors9 · 4%
Latest floor voteDec 11, 2025
231–195

Documents

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Cosponsors (226)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMoney & Economy
CommitteeHouse Committee (sample)Sample
IntroducedApr 1, 2025
Last UpdatedDec 15, 2025
Latest ActionReceived in the Senate.
Subjects
  • Economy

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.