Bill · H.Res. 1005· House(119-HRES-1005)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that creators and digital workers, as a distinct and growing class of small businesses and independent economic contributors, deserve fair treatment, transparency, and economic opportunity in the modern platform-based economy.
- Introduced
- 1/15/2026
- Last activity
- 1/15/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Ro Khanna
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the treatment of creators and digital workers. It acknowledges that over ten million Americans earn income through online platforms often as independent businesses. The resolution notes that these workers face challenges regarding compensation transparency, income volatility, and limited access to benefits. It aims to address issues such as algorithmic changes and the potential misclassification of workers. Finally, the House supports providing better access to healthcare, portable benefits, and clearer revenue-sharing terms.
Yes· 3 of 12
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+6
The bill calls for offering robust small business resources and technical assistance to digital creators.
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
The bill treats digital creators as small businesses and seeks to provide them with more robust resources and support.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5
The resolution supports access to affordable, reliable, and portable health care options for independent workers.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Access to Healthcare and Benefits: The resolution supports access to affordable, reliable, and portable health care options, as well as portable benefit systems and retirement plans designed for independent workers (Section 1 and 2). This could provide economic stability and coverage that is not dependent on a single employer or platform.
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Financial Predictability: The resolution seeks clear, transparent, and predictable revenue-sharing terms between platforms and creators (Section 3). This would help workers understand how the content and labor they provide generates value for platforms.
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Audience Retention and Mobility: It supports the ability for creators to maintain decentralized, opt-in, direct relationships with audiences (Section 4). This allows creators to move between platforms without losing their established audiences.
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Business Support and Protections: The resolution supports offering robust small business resources, transparency around platform algorithms, and protection against worker misclassification (Section 5). It also calls for timely customer support and clear appeal processes when platform actions affect a worker's income or account (Section 6).
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Protection Against AI Risks: It calls for transparency, consent, and accountability standards regarding artificial intelligence and synthetic media (Section 7). This aims to protect creators' identities, reputations, or livelihoods.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Uncertainty for Platforms: The text notes that addressing the misclassification of workers can create uncertainty for platforms (Whereas clause regarding misclassification).
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 Business Owners+5Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Union Workers+2Good For Students+1Good For Women+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+6Improves Union Protections+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5
- Education And Technology
- Increases Big Tech Regulation+4
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Privacy Rights+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- 3/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/15/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jimmy GomezDemocrat · California