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Introduced

In Committee

3

Passed One Chamber

4

Passed Both

5

Signed into Law

Sponsor

Janice D. Schakowsky

Democrat · IL · Representative

Votes with party: 98.3% (521 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/S001145

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (33)

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

Latest Action

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

2025-12-17

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

This bill would establish new protections and rights for part-time workers, likely including requirements around fair scheduling, access to benefits, or protections against discrimination based on employment status. The legislation would affect millions of part-time employees across various industries who currently have fewer legal protections than full-time workers. The bill has been sent to multiple House committees to review different aspects of how it would impact labor law, government operations, and related areas.

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Subjects

Labor and Employment

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