Bill · H.R. 7804· House(119-HR-7804)
BLS Act
- Introduced
- 3/4/2026
- Last activity
- 3/4/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Ayanna Pressley
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Better Labor Statistics Act" aims to modernize laws regarding the Bureau of Labor Statistics. It directs the Secretary of Labor to perform additional duties and update certain terms. The bill changes the language regarding how labor statistics are reported to ensure they are made public online by the first Friday of each month. Additionally, it requires the inclusion of unemployment data disaggregated by specific demographic categories.
Yes· 3 of 10
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill mandates that labor statistics be made publicly available online by a specific date to increase transparency.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+3
The requirement for disaggregated data improves the ability to track and address economic disparities facing Black Americans.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+3
The requirement for disaggregated data improves the ability to track and address economic disparities facing Hispanic Americans.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency and Access: The bill changes the requirement for reporting so that statistics must be publicly reported online by the first Friday of each month (Section 2(a)(1)(B)). This ensures people have timely access to labor information.
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Detailed Demographic Insights: The Secretary of Labor would be required to include unemployment data disaggregated by geography, race, ethnicity, and gender (Section 2(a)(2)). This provides more specific information regarding how different groups are affected.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned in the provided text.
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 African Americans+3Good For Asian Americans+3Good For Hispanic Americans+3Good For Native Americans+3Good For Women+3Good For Low Income Households+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5Increases Federal Power+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+3Improves Racial Equity+3
- 3/4/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Summer LeeDemocrat · Pennsylvania