AI: Taxing Tech to Fund Human Jobs
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This bill proposes a major new tax and a large government jobs program, which usually faces strong opposition. It currently lacks the broad support needed to move through a divided Congress.
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The bill uses a strict worker-classification test to decide who counts as an employee eligible for the new grant-funded jobs, meaning independent contractors and gig workers who fail that test cannot access the program's wage, health insurance, or leave guarantees. This limits the new job program's reach for people who work as freelancers or contractors.
“such individual is customarily engaged in an independently established trade, occupation, profession, or business of the same nature as that involved in such service.”
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Introduced in House
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Rep. Greg Casar introduced the AI Tax and Work Protection Act, which would tax AI companies based on token usage or revenue to fund a new Work Protection Administration. The program aims to create human-centric jobs in sectors like childcare and infrastructure to offset AI displacement.
The legislation would impose a levy on leading AI companies and channel the proceeds into a new Work Protection Administration for displaced workers. The bill is part of a broader push by progressives to address the economic impact of automation.
The AI Tax and Work Protection Act targets AI companies directly, requiring them to pay the higher of a token tax or a revenue tax. The funds are earmarked for a national strategy to combat Great Depression-level unemployment risks posed by AI.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
AI Tax and Work Protection Act
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