H.R. 1319 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Modern Worker Empowerment Act
H.R. 1319 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Feb 13, 2025, sponsored by Kevin Kiley with 23 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 13, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 23
- Policy area
- Labor and Employment
What it does
This bill specifies a legal standard for determining whether an individual is considered an independent contractor rather than an employee for the purposes of federal labor laws that address issues such as the federal minimum wage, overtime compensation, and collective bargaining. The rights and protections provided by these laws exclusively apply to employees.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Kevin Kiley (I-CA). Co-sponsors: 23 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 13, 2025
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 431. (Feb 20, 2026)
More bills from Kevin Kiley in the 119th Congress
- H.R. 3495: Direct Seller and Real Estate Agent Harmonization Act
- H.R. 7139: Housing Choice Voucher Fairness Act of 2025
- H.R. 7255: Santini-Burton Modernization Act of 2026
- H.R. 7619: Keep Jobs in California Act of 2026
- H.R. 8252: Gas Tax Reduction Act
- H.R. 8692: SAM Act of 2026
- H.R. 9746: Biomass Facility Construction Act
Other Labor and Employment bills in the 119th Congress
- H.R. 20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025
- S. 500: CAREER Act of 2025
- H.R. 989: To codify Executive Order 11246 titled "Equal Employment Opportunity".
- H.R. 1055: CONSTRUCTS Act of 2025
- H.R. 1156: Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act
- H.R. 1895: Delphi Retirees Pension Restoration Act
- S. 1950: Susan Muffley Act of 2025
- H.R. 2262: Flexibility for Workers Education Act
- H.R. 2270: Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act
- S. 2403: Retire through Ownership Act
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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