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H. Res. 72 118th Congress House

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

Introduced: January 30, 2023 Introduced by: Darrell Issa Republican · California See on congress.gov
Labor and Employment Economic performance and conditionsLabor marketSelf-employedWages and earnings
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It was not agreed to before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 2 steps
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Jan 30, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Jan 30, 2023
Introduced in House
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 Latest action January 30, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This resolution recognizes the importance of independent workers, app-based earners, freelancers, and other independent contractors to the economy.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 22
All 22 Republican 17 Independent 1
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Kean, Thomas H.
New Jersey · Mar 9, 2023
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Kim, Young
California · Feb 1, 2023
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Harshbarger, Diana
Tennessee · Jan 31, 2023
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Jackson, Ronny
Texas · Jan 31, 2023
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Moore, Barry
Alabama · Jan 31, 2023
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Calvert, Ken
California · Jan 30, 2023
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Carter, Earl L. "Buddy"
Georgia · Jan 30, 2023
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Cole, Tom
Oklahoma · Jan 30, 2023
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Fallon, Pat
Texas · Jan 30, 2023
Ferguson, A.
· Jan 30, 2023
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Foxx, Virginia
North Carolina · Jan 30, 2023
Garcia, Mike
· Jan 30, 2023
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Hinson, Ashley
Iowa · Jan 30, 2023
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Kiley, Kevin
California · Jan 30, 2023
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LaMalfa, Doug
California · Jan 30, 2023
Lesko, Debbie
· Jan 30, 2023
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McClintock, Tom
California · Jan 30, 2023
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Miller, Mary E.
Illinois · Jan 30, 2023
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Moolenaar, John R.
Michigan · Jan 30, 2023
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Obernolte, Jay
California · Jan 30, 2023
Steel, Michelle
· Jan 30, 2023
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Valadao, David G.
California · Jan 30, 2023
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 72: Recognizing the contributions of independent workers and contractors to the American economy.. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HRES-72/
MLA
"H. Res. 72: Recognizing the contributions of independent workers and contractors to the American economy.." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HRES-72/.
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H. Res. 72, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HRES-72/.
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