A Democratic bill with 7 Democratic cosponsors · See all 7 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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 Gig Is Up Act. It amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The legislation requires payroll tax withholding for independent contractors who work for certain large businesses. It applies specifically to businesses with at least one hundred million dollars in gross receipts for a calendar year. It also applies to businesses where at least ten thousand individuals contract to provide services other than as an employee during that year. The rules will apply to payments made after December 31, 2026.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +5
Does this strengthen Social Security?
The bill includes payments for certain independent contractors toward social security earnings calculations.
- Scored +3
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
Many gig economy workers and independent contractors affected are younger adults.
- Scored +3
Would union members be better off under this?
The bill levels the playing field somewhat between traditional employees and gig workers by requiring tax withholding.
The opposite
- Scored -5
Does this raise the taxes companies pay?
The bill increases payroll tax burdens and obligations for certain large businesses utilizing independent contractors.
- Scored -5
Would business owners be better off under this?
Large businesses and platform companies face significantly increased payroll tax burdens.
- Scored -3
Would high-income households be better off under this?
It negatively impacts high-revenue corporations and businesses utilizing large contractor networks.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2: Under this section, payments made to independent contractors by certain large businesses will be treated like wages for employment purposes, and certain tax rates will be doubled for these employers. For the people, the text does not explicitly outline positive outcomes or benefits, and the provided text only details the mechanical tax changes without stating specific benefits for individuals.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Section 2: This section requires payroll tax withholding on independent contractors for certain large businesses that have at least one hundred million dollars in gross receipts and at least ten thousand individuals contracting with them. The text of the bill does not explicitly list negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups, as it strictly outlines the legal and tax code changes for large employers and their contracting payments.
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.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this raise the taxes companies pay? — The bill increases payroll tax burdens and obligations for certain large businesses utilizing independent contractors.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this strengthen Social Security? — The bill includes payments for certain independent contractors toward social security earnings calculations.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The legislation imposes federal tax withholding mandates on large corporate entities regarding independent contractors.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would union members be better off under this? — The bill levels the playing field somewhat between traditional employees and gig workers by requiring tax withholding. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Many gig economy workers and independent contractors affected are younger adults. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — It may offer more structured withholding and social security alignment for gig workers, though it could affect contractor models. Would business owners be better off under this? — Large businesses and platform companies face significantly increased payroll tax burdens. Would high-income households be better off under this? — It negatively impacts high-revenue corporations and businesses utilizing large contractor networks.
- 6/2/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 7 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Alma AdamsDemocrat · North Carolina
Jahana HayesDemocrat · Connecticut
Summer LeeDemocrat · Pennsylvania
LaMonica McIverDemocrat · New Jersey
Ilhan OmarDemocrat · Minnesota
Delia RamirezDemocrat · Illinois
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan