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Supporting Digital Creators: Fair Treatment, Benefits, and Transparency.

This resolution expresses the House's support for better conditions for digital creators and freelancers. It aims to ensure they receive fair treatment, clear payment terms, and access to essential benefits like health care and retirement plans, similar to traditional employees, while working on online platforms. The goal is to empower these independent workers and foster a more transparent digital economy.
Key points
Access to Portable Benefits: Supports health care and retirement options that move with digital workers across different platforms and gigs.
Fair Pay and Transparency: Advocates for clear rules on how platforms share revenue and how algorithms affect creators' visibility and earnings.
Protection Against Misclassification: Aims to prevent digital workers from being wrongly classified, ensuring they receive proper labor protections.
Empowering Creator-Audience Relationships: Supports creators' ability to directly communicate with their audiences, allowing them to switch platforms without losing their community.
Small Business Support: Encourages providing digital creators with resources typically available to other small businesses.
AI Accountability: Calls for transparency and consent regarding how AI and synthetic media are used, especially when affecting creators' identities or livelihoods.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HRES_1005
Sponsor: Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]
Process start date: 2026-01-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that creators and digital workers, as a distinct and growing class of small businesses and independent economic contributors, deserve fair treatment, transparency, and economic opportunity in the modern platform-based economy.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HRES_1005.

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 2026-01-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Access to Portable Benefits: Supports health care and retirement options that move with digital workers across different platforms and gigs.
  • Fair Pay and Transparency: Advocates for clear rules on how platforms share revenue and how algorithms affect creators' visibility and earnings.
  • Protection Against Misclassification: Aims to prevent digital workers from being wrongly classified, ensuring they receive proper labor protections.
  • Empowering Creator-Audience Relationships: Supports creators' ability to directly communicate with their audiences, allowing them to switch platforms without losing their community.
  • Small Business Support: Encourages providing digital creators with resources typically available to other small businesses.
  • AI Accountability: Calls for transparency and consent regarding how AI and synthetic media are used, especially when affecting creators' identities or livelihoods.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Submitted in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-18.

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.

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Labor Economy