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DemocratBill · H.R. 4938· House(119-HR-4938)

Facts First Act

Rep. Scholten
Age: 44 years
Michigan
Introduced
8/8/2025
Last activity
8/8/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsored by
Hillary Scholten
Cosponsors
None
Government Operations and Politics
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Facts First Act," aims to limit how the Commissioner of Labor Statistics can be removed from their position. Currently, the law allows for removal, but this Act would change that process. Under this new rule, the Commissioner could only be removed if there is proof of inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office. This amendment specifically changes the Act of June 13, 1888.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3

    The bill establishes clear, narrow criteria for removing the Commissioner, which can increase the predictability and perceived stability of labor statistics.

  • Would union members be better off under this?+2

    The bill increases the tenure stability of the official responsible for labor statistics, which provides more reliable data for union advocacy.

  • Does this strengthen the rights of workers to organise?+2

    By protecting the Commissioner of Labor Statistics from arbitrary removal, the bill helps ensure the stability of labor data used by workers.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.