Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7804
BLS Act
Bureau of Labor Statistics: New Reporting Requirements for Jobs Data
Legislative Progress
House
Key Points
- This bill, introduced by Rep. Pressley, would change how the government reports on jobs and unemployment. It requires the Labor Department to release data every month that shows how different groups of people are doing in the workforce.
- The government would be required to break down unemployment numbers by race, ethnicity, gender, and where people live. While some of this data is already collected, this law would make it a mandatory part of the monthly report to ensure no groups are overlooked.
- All of this information would have to be posted online for the public to see by the first Friday of every month. This ensures that researchers, local leaders, and the public have regular access to detailed details about the economy.
- The bill also updates old laws from 1913 to use more modern, gender-neutral language. For example, it replaces words like 'him' or 'his' with 'the Secretary' to reflect that anyone can hold that leadership position.
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Milestones
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Mar 4, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Mar 4, 2026
Introduced in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
BLS Act
Bill NumberHR 7804
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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