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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.

Introduced January 15, 2026Last action January 15, 2026
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Plain-English Summary

This bill is a "sense of the House" resolution, meaning it is a formal statement expressing the opinions and values of the House of Representatives — but it does not create new laws, require any specific actions, or impose penalties on anyone. Essentially, Congress would be going on record to say it believes a certain group deserves better treatment, without legally mandating that anything change.

The resolution focuses on content creators and digital workers — people like YouTubers, podcasters, social media influencers, freelance writers, app developers, and others who earn income through online platforms. The bill argues that these individuals should be recognized as a distinct and growing category of small business owners and independent economic contributors. It expresses support for giving them fair treatment, transparency, and economic opportunity in an economy increasingly dominated by large online platforms.

The people most directly affected — at least symbolically — would be the millions of Americans who make part or all of their living through digital platforms. These workers often have little control over the rules platforms set, how their content is ranked or promoted, or how their earnings are calculated. By passing this resolution, the House would signal its concern about these issues, which could lay the groundwork for future legislation that actually addresses them with enforceable rules.

Because this is only a non-binding resolution, it has no immediate practical effect on platforms, creators, or businesses. It cannot be vetoed by the President and does not become law. Its primary purpose is to express a political position and potentially influence future policy conversations.

This summary is AI-generated for informational purposes. Always refer to the official bill text for legal accuracy.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

January 15, 2026

Sponsor

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

Committees

Education and Workforce

Legislative History

Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Jan 15, 2026

Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Jan 15, 2026

Submitted in House

Jan 15, 2026

Submitted in House

Jan 15, 2026