Require corporations to pay workers a minimum share of profits before buying back their own stock.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Reward Work Act?
The Reward Work Act, known as H.R. 8612, has been in the House Committee on Financial Services since April 29, 2026. The committee members must act next to hold a vote, but most bills never receive a vote and die in committee. This outcome is the standard path for the vast majority of legislation introduced in Congress.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Reward Work Act (H.R. 8612 (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. 3694 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 3694 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Jesús García (D-IL)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.