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H.R. 4366 · 119th Congress

Save Local Business Act

Reported by committeeLabor and Employment
IntroducedJul 14, 2025
Passed HouseNot yet
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Reported by committee. Latest step, Jan 13, 2026: Rule H. Res. 988 passed House.

What it does

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Save Local Business Act

This bill provides that a person may be considered a joint employer of the employees of another employer under federal labor law only if such person directly, actually, and immediately exercises significant control over the essential terms and conditions of employment. Such control may by demonstrated by hiring and discharging employees; determining individual employee rates of pay and benefits; day-to-day supervision of employees; assigning individual work schedules, positions, or tasks; or administering employee discipline.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Reported to House, Dec 30, 2025).

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What has happened

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  1. Jan 13, 2026Rule H. Res. 988 passed House.House floor actions
  2. Jan 12, 2026Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 988 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2988, H.R. 2262, H.R. 2270, H.R. 2312 and H.R. 4366. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2988 under a structured rule, and H.R. 2262, H.R. 2270, H.R. 2312, and H.R. 4366 under a closed rule. The rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.House floor actions
  3. Dec 30, 2025Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 368.House floor actions
  4. Dec 30, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-422.House floor actions
  5. Dec 30, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-422.Library of Congress
  6. Jul 23, 2025Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 16.House committee actions
  7. Jul 23, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
  8. Jul 14, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.House floor actions
  9. Jul 14, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
  10. Jul 14, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Cosponsors

  • Kevin Hern R-OK-1
  • Robert F. Onder, Jr. R-MO-3