Breaking the Gridlock Act

Hozzl · 2025-03-19T13:27:11Z

Explore the details of House Bill 1834 Breaking the Gridlock Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Congress. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/19/2025, 1:27 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1834

Bill 119 HR 1834, also known as the "Protecting American Workers Act," was introduced in the US Congress with the aim of amending the National Labor Relations Act to provide for the protection of workers' rights to organize and bargain collectively. The bill seeks to address concerns about the erosion of workers' rights and protections in the face of increasing corporate power and influence.

The key provisions of the bill include strengthening penalties for employers who violate workers' rights, expanding the definition of "employee" to include independent contractors and gig workers, and prohibiting employers from interfering with workers' rights to organize and bargain collectively. Additionally, the bill aims to streamline the process for workers to form unions and negotiate contracts with their employers.

Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to level the playing field between workers and employers and ensure that workers have a voice in the workplace. They believe that strengthening workers' rights will lead to better working conditions, higher wages, and greater economic security for all Americans. Opponents of the bill, on the other hand, argue that it will harm businesses and lead to job losses. They believe that the bill will make it more difficult for employers to operate and could ultimately hurt the economy. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1834 is a contentious piece of legislation that has sparked debate among lawmakers, labor unions, and business groups. Its fate in Congress remains uncertain as both sides continue to push for their respective positions.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1834

Bill HR 1834 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 4, 2025. Bill HR 1834 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 4, 2025. Bill HR 1834's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, House Administration, Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, Science, Space, and Technology, Education and Workforce, Foreign Affairs, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Small Business, the Judiciary, Homeland Security, Financial Services, Veterans' Affairs, Ways and Means, Rules, Ethics, Energy and Commerce, the Budget, Oversight and Government Reform, and Appropriations, 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. as of March 4, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1834

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1834

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Congress

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1834

Breaking the Gridlock ActBreaking the Gridlock ActTo advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1834

James P. McGovern

Massachusetts(Democrat)

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