HR5048Referred to Committee

Don’t STEAL Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-08-26
Introduced
24
Cosponsors
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Sponsor

Seth Magaziner
Seth Magaziner
Democrat · RI · Representative
Votes with party: 96.3% (535 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (24)

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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2025-08-26

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Plain-English Summary

The legislation would prohibit employers from requiring workers to sign non-compete agreements that prevent them from working for competitors or starting their own businesses after leaving their job. The bill aims to protect employees' ability to find work and advance their careers by limiting these restrictive employment contracts that can trap workers in low-wage jobs or force them to relocate. This would primarily affect workers across various industries who currently face legal barriers to changing employers.

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Labor and Employment
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