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Truth in Employment Act of 2023

12/15/2023, 3:59 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4320

Bill 118 HR 4320, also known as the Truth in Employment Act of 2023, aims to increase transparency and accountability in the hiring process for federal contractors. The bill requires federal contractors to disclose any violations of labor laws or regulations that they have committed in the past three years. This information must be made publicly available on a government website.

Additionally, the bill prohibits federal contractors from retaliating against employees who report violations of labor laws or regulations. It also requires contractors to provide employees with written notice of their rights under labor laws and regulations.

The Truth in Employment Act of 2023 has received bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers from both parties recognizing the importance of ensuring that federal contractors are held accountable for their actions. Proponents of the bill argue that increased transparency will help protect workers and ensure that taxpayer dollars are not being used to support companies that engage in unethical or illegal practices. Overall, the Truth in Employment Act of 2023 seeks to promote fairness and integrity in the federal contracting process by requiring contractors to be honest about their compliance with labor laws and regulations.

Current Status of Bill HR 4320

Bill HR 4320 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 23, 2023. Bill HR 4320 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 23, 2023.  Bill HR 4320's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of June 23, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4320

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4320

Primary Policy Focus

Labor and Employment

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