OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE
CEO Accountability and Responsibility Act
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5019.
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 2025-08-22.
What are the main provisions?
Key points include:
- Higher taxes for companies with large pay disparities: The greater the gap between the highest-paid employee's salary and the median employee salary, the higher the corporate income tax rate.
- Government contract preference: Companies with a compensation ratio of less than 50-to-1 will receive preferential treatment when bidding for federal contracts.
- Penalties for shifting jobs: Companies that reduce their U.S. full-time employees by more than 10% while increasing contracted or foreign employees will see their applicable tax rate increase by 50%.
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:
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Who is the primary sponsor?
The primary sponsor is Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10].
What is the latest detailed status?
The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House
Is this summary verified?
Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.
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.