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New Rules for Federal Contracts: Wages, Worker Rights, and Environment

This act introduces new requirements for companies seeking federal contracts, including those with the Department of Defense. Companies will need to meet higher standards regarding wages, employee rights, environmental protection, and tax transparency. The goal is to improve working conditions and promote responsible business practices.
Key points
Companies bidding for federal contracts must pay employees at least $15 per hour or more, based on median wages.
Employees will gain rights to paid sick leave, family and medical leave, and vacation (7 days each).
Companies must submit plans for disaster and health crisis response, and for recruiting and promoting minorities and veterans.
Preferences are given to companies with smaller pay gaps, no outsourcing of jobs, and employee representation on boards.
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Additional Information
Patriotic Corporations of America Act of 2021
Print number: HR 4186
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Process start date: 2021-06-25