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Clarify that a business is only considered a joint employer if it exercises direct control over employees.

One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.

Known asSave Local Business Act

What’s happening with Save Local Business Act?

The House passed H.R. 4366 on January 12, 2026, and the bill now moves to the Senate for consideration. The Senate must vote to advance the measure, but the 60 vote threshold remains a significant hurdle for passage. History shows that most bills passed by the House do not receive a vote in the Senate, making the path forward uncertain.

Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.

Where it stands

Now carried by Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366 (119th)) →

Legislative Progress

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How we got here

Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.

  1. 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.

  2. Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025

    Reintroduced from H.R. 2826 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.

    H.R. 2826 (118th)

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Who’s behind it

James Comer (R-KY)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.

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