A Republican bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Future of America's Workforce Act" requires the Bureau of Labor Statistics to publish the Contingent Work Supplement to the Current Population Survey every year. This supplement must now include information on covered technologies, which includes artificial intelligence and systems that influence human decision-making at work. If the Bureau fails to publish the supplement, the Commissioner of Labor Statistics must report the reasons and the expected publication date to Congress. The Act also requires that the data be comparable across years and made publicly available in machine-readable formats.
Yes· 3 of 10
- Scored +5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
Requires public availability of data in machine-readable formats and mandatory reporting of publication failures.
- Scored +2
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
Younger workers are more likely to be engaged in contingent work and influenced by new AI technologies.
- Scored +2
Would people in middle age be better off under this?
Provides data on how AI is altering job tasks and employment stability for the general workforce.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Data Frequency: The Bureau of Labor Statistics must publish the Contingent Work Supplement on an annual basis, providing more frequent updates on contingent work (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Tracking Technology Trends: The supplement will include information on "covered technologies," such as artificial intelligence and systems that influence work decision-making, allowing for better understanding of how these tools affect the workforce (Section 2(a)(2) and Section 2(e)(2)).
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Transparency and Access: Results must be made publicly available in a timely manner and in machine-readable formats, making the data easier for people to analyze (Section 2(d)).
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Government Accountability: The Commissioner of Labor Statistics is required to report to House and Senate committees if the supplement is not published, explaining why and when it will be available (Section 2(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups of people are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Increased visibility into contingent work trends can help in developing better protections for gig workers. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Provides data on how AI is altering job tasks and employment stability for the general workforce. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Provides transparency on how AI influence work decision-making and autonomy. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Younger workers are more likely to be engaged in contingent work and influenced by new AI technologies. Would business owners be better off under this? — Provides better statistical data on workforce trends and technology adoption. Would students be better off under this? — Provides insights into the future of work and the role of AI for those entering the workforce. Would union members be better off under this? — Data on contingent work and algorithmic management can support efforts to organize and protect workers.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — Requires public availability of data in machine-readable formats and mandatory reporting of publication failures. Does this give the federal government more power? — Mandates additional requirements and reporting for a federal agency (BLS).
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — Better data on AI and contingent work can inform more efficient economic planning and workforce development.
- 9/3/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Burgess OwensRepublican · Utah