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Reward Work Act

12/15/2023, 3:58 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3694

The Reward Work Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 3694, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to address income inequality by ensuring that workers are fairly compensated for their labor.

One of the key provisions of the Reward Work Act is the establishment of a minimum wage that is tied to the cost of living. This means that the minimum wage would be adjusted annually based on factors such as inflation, ensuring that workers are able to keep up with the rising cost of living.

Additionally, the bill seeks to address the issue of wage stagnation by requiring companies to provide regular pay raises to their employees. This would help to ensure that workers are able to share in the profits of their employers and see their wages increase over time. Another important aspect of the Reward Work Act is the promotion of worker ownership and profit-sharing. The bill encourages companies to provide their employees with opportunities to become partial owners of the company, allowing them to benefit from the company's success and share in its profits. Overall, the Reward Work Act aims to create a more equitable and fair labor market by ensuring that workers are fairly compensated for their contributions to their employers. By addressing income inequality and promoting worker ownership, this bill seeks to create a more just and prosperous economy for all Americans.

Congressional Summary of HR 3694

Reward Work Act

This bill prohibits issuers from purchasing their own securities on a national exchange. The bill also requires one-third of an issuer's board of directors to be elected by employees in order for the issuer to be allowed to register securities.

Current Status of Bill HR 3694

Bill HR 3694 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 25, 2023. Bill HR 3694 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 25, 2023.  Bill HR 3694's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. as of May 25, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3694

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
60
Democrat Cosponsors
60
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3694

Primary Policy Focus

Finance and Financial Sector

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3694

Reward Work Act
Reward Work Act
To prohibit public companies from repurchasing their shares on the open market, and for other purposes.

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