Prohibit the use of non-disclosure agreements to prevent employees from reporting workplace harassment or discrimination.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with FAIR Act of 2026?
The FAIR Act of 2026, introduced as H.R. 7638, has remained in House committees since February 19, 2026. House committee members must act next to hold a vote, but most bills fail because they never receive this committee consideration. This lack of action is the standard way most legislation ends in Congress.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by FAIR Act of 2026 (H.R. 7638 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 1525 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 1525 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 124 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 124 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Tim Walberg (R-MI)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.