arrow_back Civic Audit
Share share

Truth in Employment Act: Clarifying Employer Hiring Rights

This act aims to clarify employer rights during the hiring process. It allows employers to refuse to hire individuals who are primarily seeking employment to disrupt the business or cause economic harm, rather than genuinely work.
Key points
Employers can refuse to hire individuals whose main goal is not to work but to disrupt the business.
The act aims to protect employers from tactics that could lead to economic harm.
It does not change the prohibition against discrimination based on views about unions.
article Official text account_balance Process page notifications_active Track this Bill
gavel
Status:
Expired
Record your position for audit.
Why does your vote on bills matter?
It creates raw, undeniable proof. Civic Will provides the permanent data to verify the Government's loyalty towards its citizens (explained here). Start recording it now.
Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_5178
Sponsor: Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12]
Process start date: 2021-09-07
System Note: Lustra is free, publicly auditable civic infrastructure, with full source code available on GitHub. You are reading sterilized legislative data, processed by our radical neutrality engine to strip political spin and retain factual mechanics. We process only official government data. Original documents remain the authoritative source, always verify them if you can.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-04-17
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Truth in Employment Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5178.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-09-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Employers can refuse to hire individuals whose main goal is not to work but to disrupt the business.
  • The act aims to protect employers from tactics that could lead to economic harm.
  • It does not change the prohibition against discrimination based on views about unions.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Labor Economy