HR702: Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to protect the rights of restaurant workers.
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to protect the rights of restaurant workers.
Plain-language summary
This bill is a resolution expressing that the federal government has a duty to protect restaurant workers' rights. A resolution is a formal statement of Congress that does not create new law but expresses the 's position on an issue. The bill was introduced by Democratic representatives and focuses on labor protections for people working in restaurants. It currently sits in the House at the introduction stage, meaning it has been formally submitted but not yet assigned to a for debate. The resolution does not specify which particular rights or protections are being called for.
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Sponsors
Rashida Tlaib
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (20)
Troy Carter
Barbara Lee
Jamaal Bowman
Adriano Espaillat
Yvette Clarke