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RepublicanBill · H.R. 4424· House(119-HR-4424)

SHIELD Act

Rep. Yakym
Age: 42 years
Indiana
Introduced
7/16/2025
Last activity
7/16/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsored by
Rudy Yakym
Cosponsors
Republican - 14Democrat - 0
Social Welfare
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Securing Help for Involuntary Employment Loss and Displacement Act" or the "SHIELD Act," aims to amend existing laws regarding unemployment eligibility. It specifically targets changes to title III of the Social Security Act and the Federal Unemployment Tax Act. The primary goal is to clarify requirements when someone is unemployed due to a labor dispute. It seeks to prevent individuals from receiving regular compensation if they are involved in a strike or other labor dispute, provided it is not a lockout. These changes are scheduled to take effect two years after the Act is enacted.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+3

    Business owners may benefit from reduced unemployment liabilities during labor disputes.

  • Does this reduce what the federal government owes?+1

    Restricting unemployment payments may lead to slight reductions in federal outlays.

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+1

    By limiting eligibility for regular compensation, the bill reduces government outlays for unemployment benefits.

The opposite· 3 of 8

  • Would union members be better off under this?-7

    The bill specifically targets and penalizes union members participating in labor disputes by removing their unemployment benefits.

  • Does this strengthen the rights of workers to organise?-6

    The bill negatively impacts union members by stripping them of unemployment benefits during labor disputes.

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-5

    The loss of unemployment benefits during labor disputes will disproportionately impact low-income households.