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LET’S Protect Workers Act

Introduced
Dec 10, 2025
Cosponsors
80
Traction
0
Last Action
Dec 10, 2025

Bill Summary

Requires employers to protect workers from certain hazards and ensures workers' rights are enforced. Funds efforts to educate employers and workers about workplace safety and rights.

Sponsored By

Robert C. "Bobby" Scott
Democrat · Virginia · House

Bill Journey

  1. Dec 10, 2025
  3. Dec 10, 2025You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    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 workers, particularly those in hazardous occupations, by providing them with stronger protections and enforcement of their rights. Also impacts employers, who must comply with new safety and labor standards.

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
79backers
  • Democratic79
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

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Cosponsors (80)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMoney & Economy
CommitteeCommittee on Education and Workforce
IntroducedDec 10, 2025
Last UpdatedDec 10, 2025
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and House Administration, 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.
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.