Bill · H.R. 10035· House(119-HR-10035)
Protecting Independent Contractors from Discrimination Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 8/3/2026
- Last activity
- 8/6/2026 — Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E775)
- Sponsored by
- Eleanor Norton
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Protecting Independent Contractors from Discrimination Act of 2026," seeks to change how certain workers are classified under existing laws. It aims to amend several major acts, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. The primary goal is to require that individuals performing work as independent contractors be treated as employees. This change would apply to various protections regarding discrimination and labor standards.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+8
Expands the scope of disability protections to include those working under independent contracts.
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?+8
The bill extends protections under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act to independent contractors.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+7
Provides expanded age discrimination protections for older individuals working as independent contractors.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-5
May increase costs and administrative burdens by requiring independent contractors to be treated as employees.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Civil Rights Protections: By amending Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, individuals working under independent contracts would be treated as employees (Section 2(a)).
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Age Discrimination Protections: The bill amends the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 to include those providing work under independent contracts as employees (Section 2(b)).
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Labor Standard Protections: Under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, the definition of "employee" would be expanded to include individuals performing work under independent contracts (Section 2(c)).
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Disability Protections: The amendment to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 would treat independent contractors as employees (Section 2(d)).
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Rehabilitation Protections: The bill amends the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to include those providing work under independent contracts as applicants for employment (Section 2(e)).
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Genetic Information Protections: The amendment to the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 would include individuals providing work under an independent contract in its protections (Section 2(f)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not list any specific negative consequences or burdens resulting from the proposed amendments.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For People With Disabilities+8Good For Seniors+7Good For Low Income Households+6Good For Union Workers+5Good For Business Owners-5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+8
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Minimum Wage+7
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+5
- 8/6/2026
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E775)
- 8/3/2026
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E766)
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Introduced in House