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Empowering Striking Workers Act of 2025

10/7/2025, 7:55 PM

Summary of Bill HR 5206

The bill titled "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Social Security Act to provide that an individual engaged in a labor dispute may receive unemployment benefits" was introduced in the 119th Congress on September 8, 2025. The bill aims to allow individuals involved in labor disputes to be eligible for unemployment benefits, potentially impacting the way such benefits are currently administered to individuals in these circumstances.

Current Status of Bill HR 5206

Bill HR 5206 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 8, 2025. Bill HR 5206 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on September 8, 2025.  Bill HR 5206's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of September 8, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5206

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
169
Democrat Cosponsors
169
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5206

Primary Policy Focus

Labor and Employment

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5206

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Social Security Act to provide that an individual engaged in a labor dispute may receive unemployment benefits.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Social Security Act to provide that an individual engaged in a labor dispute may receive unemployment benefits.

Comments

Zeke Lopez profile image

Zeke Lopez

458

2 months ago

I don't think this bill is good. It's not fair that people can get money when they're not working. Why should they get paid if they're not doing their job? It's not right. This bill is bad for everyone.