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RepublicanBill · H.Res. 461· House(119-HRES-461)

Recognizing the contributions of independent workers and contractors to the American economy.

Rep. Issa
Age: 73 years
California
Introduced
6/3/2025
Last activity
6/3/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsored by
Darrell Issa
Cosponsors
Republican - 7Democrat - 0
Labor and Employment
  1. Introduced
  2. 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 recognizes the growing importance of independent workers, such as freelancers and app-based earners, to the American economy. It highlights that these workers include various professionals like musicians, lawyers, and programmers. The text notes that independent work provides individuals with freedom regarding their hours, locations, and occupations. It also points out the economic benefits for business owners and the significant financial contributions made by these workers to the United States. Finally, the resolution addresses concerns regarding legislation that might force independent workers to register as traditional employees.

Yes· 3 of 10

  • Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+3

    The resolution notes that a high percentage of people aged 18-42 choose the flexible work economy.

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

    The resolution explicitly states that the flexible economy offers business owners advantages in hiring and cost management.

  • Is this likely to grow the economy?+3

    By supporting the independent work economy, the resolution promotes a sector that contributes trillions to the US economy.

The opposite· 3 of 4

  • Does this give the federal government more power?-3

    The resolution opposes federal/legislative actions that would force worker reclassification and supersede state-level protections.

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

    The resolution opposes classification changes that would typically support unionized labor standards.

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

    The resolution opposes reclassifying independent workers as employees, which is a common goal for unionization and traditional labor protections.