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Introduced
09/08/2025
09/08/2025
In Committee
09/08/2025
09/08/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Social Security Act to provide that an individual engaged in a labor dispute may receive unemployment benefits.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Empowering Striking Workers Act of 2025", proposes to modify unemployment insurance regulations to allow workers involved in labor disputes to receive unemployment benefits under certain conditions. Specifically, the bill would enable individuals unable to work due to a labor dispute (such as a strike or lockout) to receive unemployment compensation starting 14 days after a strike begins, when a lockout occurs, when an employer hires permanent replacement workers, or when the strike/lockout ends and the worker becomes unemployed. The bill amends the Internal Revenue Code and Social Security Act to remove existing barriers that previously prevented striking workers from accessing unemployment benefits. By doing so, the legislation aims to provide financial support to workers engaged in labor disputes, recognizing that such disputes can create significant economic hardship for employees. The bill broadly defines labor disputes to include controversies about employment terms, working conditions, and worker representation, thereby offering a comprehensive approach to supporting workers during workplace conflicts.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (44)
Donald Norcross (D)*,
Alma Adams (D),
Nanette Barragán (D),
Suzanne Bonamici (D),
Julia Brownley (D),
Nikki Budzinski (D),
André Carson (D),
Greg Casar (D),
Judy Chu (D),
Gil Cisneros (D),
Emanuel Cleaver (D),
Rosa DeLauro (D),
Chris Deluzio (D),
Debbie Dingell (D),
Sarah Elfreth (D),
Dwight Evans (D),
Valerie Foushee (D),
Dan Goldman (D),
Val Hoyle (D),
Pramila Jayapal (D),
Timothy Kennedy (D),
Raja Krishnamoorthi (D),
Stephen Lynch (D),
Seth Magaziner (D),
Kristen McDonald Rivet (D),
Morgan McGarvey (D),
LaMonica McIver (D),
Rob Menendez (D),
Kevin Mullin (D),
Jerry Nadler (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D),
Ilhan Omar (D),
Frank Pallone (D),
Chellie Pingree (D),
Mark Pocan (D),
Delia Ramirez (D),
Emily Randall (D),
Lateefah Simon (D),
Shri Thanedar (D),
Dina Titus (D),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
Paul Tonko (D),
Maxine Waters (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (on 09/08/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5206/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr5206/BILLS-119hr5206ih.pdf |
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