To direct the Secretary of Labor to perform additional duties, to modernize certain laws regarding the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and for other purposes.

House Bill

H.R. 7804

119th Congress

To direct the Secretary of Labor to perform additional duties, to modernize certain laws regarding the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and for other purposes.

In Committee

Introduced:Mar 4, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Ayanna Pressley

D - MA

Cosponsors

0

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Summary

This bill aims to update how the Bureau of Labor Statistics operates and expand the responsibilities of the Secretary of Labor. While specific details aren't available in the summary, it appears to modernize the infrastructure that tracks crucial economic data like employment rates, wages, and inflation that affect policy decisions impacting all Americans.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Introduced3/4/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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To direct the Secretary of Labor to perform additional duties, to modernize certain laws regarding the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and for other purposes.

This bill aims to update how the Bureau of Labor Statistics operates and expand the responsibilities of the Secretary of Labor. While specific details aren't available in the summary, it appears to modernize the infrastructure that tracks crucial economic data

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This bill aims to update how the Bureau of Labor Statistics operates and expand the responsibilities of the Secretary of Labor. While specific details aren't available in the summary, it appears to modernize the infrastructure that tracks crucial economic data like employment rates, wages, and inflation that affect policy decisions impacting all Americans.

Bill Number: 7804
Introduced: 3/4/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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Title: To direct the Secretary of Labor to perform additional duties, to modernize certain laws regarding the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and for other purposes.
Bill Number: 7804
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced: 3/4/2026
Summary: This bill aims to update how the Bureau of Labor Statistics operates and expand the responsibilities of the Secretary of Labor. While specific details aren't available in the summary, it appears to modernize the infrastructure that tracks crucial economic data like employment rates, wages, and infla

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to update how the Bureau of Labor Statistics operates and expand the responsibilities of the Secretary of Labor. While specific details aren't available in the summary, it appears to modernize the infrastructure that tracks crucial economic data like employment rates, wages, and inflation that affect policy decisions impacting all Americans.

Last updated: 3/5/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Updates and modernizes laws governing the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which collects data on jobs, unemployment, wages, and prices
Assigns new duties to the Secretary of Labor, potentially expanding the department's role in tracking economic trends
Aims to improve how the government measures and reports economic conditions that affect workers and families
Currently in early stages with no cosponsors, having just been referred to committee for review

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This legislation could affect how Americans receive information about the economy and job market. If passed, it may lead to better or more comprehensive economic data collection, which influences everything from Federal Reserve interest rate decisions to minimum wage debates. Workers, job seekers, employers, and policymakers all rely on Bureau of Labor Statistics data to make informed decisions about careers, hiring, and economic policy.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

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federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7804, 119th Congress (2026). "To direct the Secretary of Labor to perform additional duties, to modernize certain laws regarding the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and for other purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7804

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