Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to protect the rights of restaurant workers.

1/2/2024, 8:30 PM
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.
Bill 118 H.Res. 702, titled "Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to protect the rights of restaurant workers," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to acknowledge the importance of protecting the rights of restaurant workers, who often face challenges such as low wages, lack of benefits, and unsafe working conditions.

The resolution highlights the significant contributions that restaurant workers make to the economy and the importance of ensuring that they are treated fairly and with dignity in the workplace. It calls on the federal government to take action to protect the rights of these workers, including enforcing labor laws, providing access to healthcare and other benefits, and promoting safe working conditions.

Overall, Bill 118 H.Res. 702 aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by restaurant workers and to encourage policymakers to take steps to address these issues and ensure that all workers are treated fairly and have access to the protections they deserve.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 702

Introduced on
2023-09-19

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/19/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.
Bill 118 H.Res. 702, titled "Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to protect the rights of restaurant workers," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to acknowledge the importance of protecting the rights of restaurant workers, who often face challenges such as low wages, lack of benefits, and unsafe working conditions.

The resolution highlights the significant contributions that restaurant workers make to the economy and the importance of ensuring that they are treated fairly and with dignity in the workplace. It calls on the federal government to take action to protect the rights of these workers, including enforcing labor laws, providing access to healthcare and other benefits, and promoting safe working conditions.

Overall, Bill 118 H.Res. 702 aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by restaurant workers and to encourage policymakers to take steps to address these issues and ensure that all workers are treated fairly and have access to the protections they deserve.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedRecognizing the duty of the Federal Government to protect the rights of restaurant workers.

Policy Areas
Labor and Employment

Potential Impact
Child care and development
Citizenship and naturalization
Comprehensive health care
Employee benefits and pensions
Employee leave
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Labor standards
Labor-management relations
Unemployment
Voting rights
Wages and earnings
Worker safety and health

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Latest Action9/26/2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.