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Salary Transparency: New Rights for Employees and Applicants

This act mandates the disclosure of salary ranges in job postings and upon request from employees or applicants. It aims to increase pay transparency and facilitate negotiations, potentially impacting your finances and career opportunities.
Key points
Companies must disclose salary ranges in job advertisements.
You have the right to know the salary range for a position you apply for before discussing compensation.
Employers must inform you of the salary range for your position upon hire, annually, and upon your request.
Companies cannot penalize you for inquiring about wages or exercising these rights.
Violations can result in financial penalties for companies and damages for affected employees and applicants.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2007
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Process start date: 2025-03-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Salary Transparency Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_2007.

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 2025-03-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Companies must disclose salary ranges in job advertisements.
  • You have the right to know the salary range for a position you apply for before discussing compensation.
  • Employers must inform you of the salary range for your position upon hire, annually, and upon your request.
  • Companies cannot penalize you for inquiring about wages or exercising these rights.
  • Violations can result in financial penalties for companies and damages for affected employees and applicants.
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 Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

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

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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