Bill · H.R. 10358· House(119-HR-10358)
RETURN Act
- Introduced
- 9/14/2026
- Last activity
- 9/14/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Joyce Beatty
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Return to Employment Through Understanding and Recovery Navigation Act or the RETURN Act. It aims to help survivors of strokes and other debilitating health occurrences return to work. Under this legislation, the Secretary of Labor may share information and build awareness to help survivors and their families. This effort also targets private employers, government agencies, employee representatives, and service providers. The goal is to help survivors get back to work, improve access to workplace accommodations, help employers provide those accommodations, and boost self-employment options. Finally, the Secretary of Labor must report to Congress on these actions within one year and every year after that.
Yes· 3 of 13
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+8
The bill is highly beneficial for people with disabilities by facilitating work reintegration and reasonable accommodations.
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?+7
The bill specifically targets improving accommodations and employment opportunities for those with medical disabilities.
Would people in middle age be better off under this?+4
Stroke and heart attack occurrences often impact working-age adults.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Better Information for Returning to Work: Section 2(a) allows the Secretary of Labor to share information and build awareness to help survivors of strokes, traumatic brain injuries, and heart attacks return to work, which benefits survivors and their families.
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Improved Workplace Accommodations: Section 2(a)(2) and Section 2(a)(3) work to improve access to reasonable accommodations for surviving employees and assist employers in providing those accommodations in the workplace.
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More Business Options: Section 2(a)(4) focuses on enhancing self-employment and entrepreneurship options for survivors, giving them greater control over their work lives.
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Holding Officials Accountable: Section 2(b) requires the Secretary of Labor to submit a report to Congress within one year and annually after that, which lets us keep an eye on what our officials are actually doing with this program.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Found: Based on the text provided, there are no specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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 Middle Aged+4Good For Seniors+4Good For Business Owners+3Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Middle Class Households+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+7Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+4Improves Small Business Support+3Improves Economic Growth+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2Increases Federal Power+1
- 9/14/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Steve CohenDemocrat · Tennessee