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Introduced

In Committee

3

Passed One Chamber

4

Passed Both

5

Signed into Law

Sponsor

Donald Norcross

Democrat · NJ · Representative

Votes with party: 97.6% (462 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/N000188

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (47)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

Latest Action

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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

2025-09-08

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

House Committee on Ways and MeansReferred To · 2025-09-08

Previously

Ways and Means CommitteeReferred To · 2025-09-08

Plain-English Summary

This bill would provide financial support and benefits to workers who are on strike, likely including unemployment insurance or direct payments to help them cover living expenses during labor disputes. The legislation aims to strengthen workers' bargaining power by reducing the financial hardship they face when striking for better wages, working conditions, or other employment terms. It would affect both unionized and non-unionized workers involved in labor actions against their employers.

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Subjects

Labor and Employment

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