A Democratic bill with 1 Democratic 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.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Return to Employment Through Understanding and Recovery Navigation Act or the RETURN Act. It aims to help survivors of strokes and other debilitating health occurrences return to work. Under this legislation, the Secretary of Labor may share information and build awareness to help survivors and their families. This effort also targets private employers, government agencies, employee representatives, and service providers. The goal is to help survivors get back to work, improve access to workplace accommodations, help employers provide those accommodations, and boost self-employment options. Finally, the Secretary of Labor must report to Congress on these actions within one year and every year after that.
Yes· 3 of 13
- Scored +8
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
The bill is highly beneficial for people with disabilities by facilitating work reintegration and reasonable accommodations.
- Scored +7
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?
The bill specifically targets improving accommodations and employment opportunities for those with medical disabilities.
- Scored +4
Would people in middle age be better off under this?
Stroke and heart attack occurrences often impact working-age adults.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Better Information for Returning to Work: Section 2(a) allows the Secretary of Labor to share information and build awareness to help survivors of strokes, traumatic brain injuries, and heart attacks return to work, which benefits survivors and their families.
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Improved Workplace Accommodations: Section 2(a)(2) and Section 2(a)(3) work to improve access to reasonable accommodations for surviving employees and assist employers in providing those accommodations in the workplace.
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More Business Options: Section 2(a)(4) focuses on enhancing self-employment and entrepreneurship options for survivors, giving them greater control over their work lives.
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Holding Officials Accountable: Section 2(b) requires the Secretary of Labor to submit a report to Congress within one year and annually after that, which lets us keep an eye on what our officials are actually doing with this program.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Found: Based on the text provided, there are no specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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 people with disabilities be better off under this? — The bill is highly beneficial for people with disabilities by facilitating work reintegration and reasonable accommodations. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Stroke and heart attack occurrences often impact working-age adults. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — This helps older workers or those recovering from health events remain economically active. Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill assists employers with accommodating employees and supports new entrepreneurs. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Providing paths to employment and entrepreneurship can boost income for low-income households. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Helps middle-class workers recover from health shocks and return to the workforce.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The bill specifically targets improving accommodations and employment opportunities for those with medical disabilities. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — By facilitating work reintegration for stroke survivors, the bill helps prevent economic hardship.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The act encourages labor force participation by helping survivors return to work and promoting entrepreneurship. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill provides support for survivors pursuing entrepreneurship and assists employers with accommodations. Is this likely to grow the economy? — Promoting workforce reintegration and self-employment for a specific demographic can contribute to marginal economic growth.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires the Secretary of Labor to submit an annual report to Congress. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill authorizes the Secretary of Labor to disseminate information and promote awareness via federal agencies.
- 9/14/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Steve CohenDemocrat · Tennessee