HR7583Referred to Committee

BE HEARD in the Workplace Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-02-13
Introduced
21
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Ayanna Pressley
Ayanna Pressley
Democrat · MA · Representative
Votes with party: 96.5% (545 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (21)

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Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, House Administration, Oversight and Government Reform, and Veterans' Affairs, 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.

2026-02-13

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

This bill would give workers new legal protections and tools to report workplace problems like safety violations, discrimination, or wage theft without fear of losing their jobs or facing retaliation from employers. It likely aims to strengthen whistleblower protections across multiple areas of employment law and make it easier for workers to speak up about illegal or unethical practices at their companies. The bill affects all workers and employers, with particular attention to federal employees and veterans based on which committees are reviewing it.

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Labor and Employment
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