Respect for Workers Act
12/16/2023, 12:47 PMSummary of Bill S 496
The Respect for Workers Act, also known as Bill 118 s 496, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to protect the rights and well-being of workers in the United States.One of the key provisions of the Respect for Workers Act is the establishment of stricter regulations on workplace safety and health standards. This includes requiring employers to provide a safe working environment for their employees and to comply with all relevant safety regulations. The bill also aims to strengthen protections for whistleblowers who report unsafe working conditions or other violations of labor laws.
Additionally, the Respect for Workers Act seeks to address issues related to wage theft and unfair labor practices. The bill includes provisions that would make it easier for workers to recover unpaid wages and to hold employers accountable for wage theft. It also includes measures to prevent employers from retaliating against workers who speak out about labor violations. Overall, the Respect for Workers Act is aimed at promoting fairness and equality in the workplace and ensuring that workers are treated with respect and dignity. Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to protect the rights of workers and to hold employers accountable for their actions. Critics, however, have raised concerns about the potential impact of the bill on businesses and the economy. As of now, the Respect for Workers Act is still in the early stages of the legislative process, and it remains to be seen whether it will ultimately be passed into law.
Congressional Summary of S 496
Respect for Workers Act
This bill requires at least one member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to have experience supporting or protecting the rights of workers. This member is in charge of developing policy recommendations regarding the board's goal of maximum employment. (The board is made up of seven members that are nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate. Members serve 14-year terms, with one term beginning every two years.)
The bill also requires the board to discuss in their semiannual report the distributional effect of monetary policy.
Read the Full Bill
Current Status of Bill S 496
Bill S 496 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 16, 2023. Bill S 496 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on February 16, 2023. Bill S 496's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S459) as of February 16, 2023Bipartisan Support of Bill S 496
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
18Democrat Cosponsors
18Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 496
Primary Policy Focus
Finance and Financial SectorAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 496
Respect for Workers ActRespect for Workers ActA bill to amend the Federal Reserve Act to reaffirm the importance of workers.Comments
Most relevant
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 496
Latest Bills
Fighting Opioid Abuse in Transportation Act
Bill S 2848April 7, 2025
Small and Rural Community Clean Water Technical Assistance Act
Bill S 518April 7, 2025
Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act
Bill S 3119April 7, 2025
Veterans' Electronic Health Record Modernization Oversight Act of 2017
Bill HR 4245April 7, 2025
Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program Authorization Act of 2018
Bill HR 6439April 7, 2025
DHS Authorization Act
Bill HR 2825April 7, 2025
Medicaid IMD ADDITIONAL INFO Act
Bill HR 5800April 7, 2025
At-Risk Youth Medicaid Protection Act of 2018
Bill HR 1925April 7, 2025
Rural DOCS Act
Bill HR 5477April 7, 2025
Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act of 2018
Bill HR 5333April 7, 2025
Respect for Workers Act
Bill HR 3341December 15, 2023