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Striking and Locked Out Workers Healthcare Protection Act

7/4/2025, 9:25 PM

Summary of Bill S 1984

A bill introduced in the 119th Congress, designated as S. 1984, aims to prevent employers from terminating an employee's coverage under a group health plan during the employer's lock-out or the employee's lawful strike, among other purposes.

Current Status of Bill S 1984

Bill S 1984 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 5, 2025. Bill S 1984 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on June 5, 2025.  Bill S 1984's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of June 5, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1984

Total Number of Sponsors
7
Democrat Sponsors
7
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
12
Democrat Cosponsors
11
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
1

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1984

Primary Policy Focus

Labor and Employment

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1984

A bill to prohibit an employer from terminating the coverage of an employee under a group health plan while the employer is engaged in a lock-out or while the employee is engaged in a lawful strike, and for other purposes.
A bill to prohibit an employer from terminating the coverage of an employee under a group health plan while the employer is engaged in a lock-out or while the employee is engaged in a lawful strike, and for other purposes.

Comments

Aries Ballard profile image

Aries Ballard

433

5 months ago

I'm so excited for this new bill! It's gonna help a lot of people.

Gabriel Atkinson profile image

Gabriel Atkinson

471

6 months ago

Sounds good, but what's next?