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Bill · H.Res. 1642In progress6d agoExpressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress must refuse to provide any additional funds or exceptional regulatory support to companies… · Sponsor: Greg Casar (D-TX) · 12 cosponsors
The House would oppose federal rescues for failing AI firms and exposed financial firms, while urging help for workers and consumers hurt by a collapse.
Economy & Jobs · Government & Ethics
Bill · H.R. 3331In progress6d agoMariner Exam Modernization Act · Sponsor: Salud O. Carbajal (D-CA) · 2 cosponsors
A working group would approve merchant mariner exam questions before use, while the Coast Guard would plan updates to the test.
Economy & Jobs · Transportation
Bill · HB 1032In progress13d agoRegards AI use by state agencies and in labor and employment · Sponsors: Christine Cockley (D), Tristan Rader (D) · 13 cosponsors
Ohio agencies would face limits on AI use, employers would disclose automated job decisions, and public employers would provide human review.
Bill · H.Res. 1637In progress13d agoRecognizing the significance of equal pay and the pay disparity between disabled women and nondisabled men. · Sponsor: Lateefah Simon (D-CA) · 2 cosponsors
The House would acknowledge that disabled women earn less than nondisabled men and reaffirm its commitment to equal pay.
Disability Rights · Economy & Jobs
Bill · H.R. 10879In progress13d agoWorkers’ Right to Compete Act · Sponsor: Ro Khanna (D-CA) · 1 cosponsor
An employer or client could not use agreements limiting future jobs against workers it pays under an inflation-adjusted $100,000 yearly in cash.
Bill · H.R. 10898In progress13d agoLocality Pay Adjustment Act · Sponsor: Darren Soto (D-FL) · 2 cosponsors
Within one year after enactment, federal pay officials would study and designate pay areas for metropolitan Orlando and Tampa and report their findings to Congress.
Economy & Jobs · Government & Ethics
Bill · H.R. 10885In progress13d agoPROTECT Small Restaurants Act · Sponsor: Susie Lee (D-NV) · 5 cosponsors
Online delivery services would need restaurants’ written permission to handle food orders, starting 180 days after the bill becomes law.
Consumer Protection · Economy & Jobs
Bill · H.R. 10904In progress13d agoAmerican Cost of Living Defense Act · Sponsor: Eugene Simon Vindman (D-VA)
The Federal Trade Commission would coordinate agencies and publish reports on company dominance and pricing practices in markets for daily necessities.
Consumer Protection · Economy & Jobs
Bill · H.R. 1721Became law15d agoCritical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act · Sponsor: Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) · 2 cosponsors
The Commerce Department must study whether US factories could make high-demand products used in essential systems that are imported because of US production or supply limits.
Economy & Jobs · Government & Ethics
Bill · HB 1030In progress16d agoRegards TechCred, Individual Microcredential Assistance Programs · Sponsor: Josh Williams (R) · 1 cosponsor
Ohio officials would approve TechCred training credentials only if they meet standards for job demand, earnings, and use across employers.
Bill · HB 1026In progress16d agoIncrease and expand the research and development tax credit · Sponsor: Jack Daniels (R)
Taxpayers with qualifying Ohio research spending would seek a state certificate to claim a tax credit and could transfer unused credit amounts to others.
Economy & Jobs · Taxes & Budget
Bill · SR 447In progress16d agoRecognize contribution of immigrants; regards workforce shortages · Sponsor: Bill Blessing (R)
This nonbinding resolution would ask Congress and the President’s administration to ease work permit rules and improve immigration pathways to help fill Ohio jobs.
Bill · SR 449Adopted16d agoRecognizing Disability Employment Awareness Month in Ohio, October 2026. · Sponsor: George Lang (R)
Ohio senators recognized Disability Employment Awareness Month in October 2026 to honor workers with disabilities and raise public awareness of their work.
Disability Rights · Economy & Jobs
Bill · H.Res. 1630In progress16d agoExpressing the importance of raising awareness of opportunity youth and the necessity of investing in and supporting reconnection to education and career… · Sponsor: Robert P. Bresnahan, Jr. (R-PA) · 1 cosponsor
This nonbinding House resolution would call for federal investment and grant priorities to help young people disconnected from education and job training who face major barriers.
Bill · H.Res. 1629In progress16d agoExpressing support for the designation of the third Wednesday of October, as "Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day". · Sponsor: Randy Fine (R-FL) · 1 cosponsor
The House would express support for a day recognizing local chambers of commerce, without requiring businesses or residents to observe it.
Bill · H.Res. 1633In progress16d agoExpressing support for the designation of the week of October 19 through October 23, 2026, as "Careers in Energy Week". · Sponsor: Glenn Thompson (R-PA) · 6 cosponsors
This resolution would express House support for Careers in Energy Week on October 19–23, 2026, and encourage Americans to explore energy jobs and training.
Bill · H.R. 10843In progress16d agoVACRA · Sponsor: Ben Cline (R-VA) · 1 cosponsor
Photographers could register large groups together, while visual artists could postpone examination of copyright applications and use registration subscriptions.
Bill · H.R. 10849In progress16d agoSmall Business and Defense Industrial Base Support Act · Sponsor: Maggie Goodlander (D-NH) · 1 cosponsor
The bill would describe procurement help as confidential, set three program dollar amounts, and let the Secretary change them case by case under stated conditions.
Consumer Protection · Economy & Jobs
Bill · H.R. 10852In progress16d agoMass Timber Growth and Innovation Act · Sponsor: Andrea Salinas (D-OR) · 3 cosponsors
If it becomes law, the proposal would offer tax credits for eligible investments in factories mainly making specified wood products and for research on those products.
Economy & Jobs · Taxes & Budget
Bill · H.R. 10835In progress20d agoAdvanced Manufacturing Jobs in America Act of 2026 · Sponsor: Norma J. Torres (D-CA) · 1 cosponsor
Training providers would partner with manufacturers to offer federally funded training that leads to skills and credentials for available or expected advanced manufacturing jobs.