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Federal Policy

Labor and Employment

Federal labor law covers the National Labor Relations Act, minimum wage, overtime rules, workplace safety (OSHA), unemployment insurance, and pension protections. It also covers federal contractor wage requirements and apprenticeship programs.

Committees with jurisdiction

  • Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
  • House Committee on Education and Workforce

Members who specialize in this area

Leadership

Committee members

37 more members on jurisdictional committees not shown.

Recent bills in this area

  • HRES. 1359Supporting the designation of the second Friday of June as "National Service and Conservation Corps Day".

    Sponsor:
    Chrissy Houlahan · Democratic · PA
    Latest action:
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • HR. 5408Faster Labor Contracts Act

    Sponsor:
    Donald Norcross · Democratic · NJ
    Latest action:
    Received in the Senate.
  • SRES. 762A resolution supporting the designation of the second Friday in June as "National Service and Conservation Corps Day".

    Latest action:
    Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2701-2702)
  • HR. 9216Double the Wage for Overtime Act of 2026

    Sponsor:
    Greg Casar · Democratic · TX
    Latest action:
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • HR. 9023CLEAN UP Mines Act of 2026

    Sponsor:
    Donald S. Beyer, Jr. · Democratic · VA
    Latest action:
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • HR. 8980Holiday Pay Act

    Sponsor:
    Sarah McBride · Democratic · DE
    Latest action:
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • HR. 9008Worker Rights and Support Act

    Sponsor:
    Bonnie Watson Coleman · Democratic · NJ
    Latest action:
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • HR. 7362Form 5500 Filing Simplification Act

    Latest action:
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 12.

Frequently asked

Which agency regulates workplaces?

OSHA (within the Department of Labor) regulates workplace safety. The NLRB enforces labor-relations law. The EEOC handles discrimination claims. The DOL Wage and Hour Division enforces minimum-wage and overtime rules.