PRO–WORK Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (15 Sep 2026): Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5828)
What this bill does
H.R. 10194, the PRO-WORK Act, would restrict federal financial support for employers who lock out employees during labor disputes. It amends the National Labor Relations Act to bar federal funds from being provided to, obligated by, or spent by an employer during any lock-out period, plus an additional period afterward—equal in length to the lock-out for a first occurrence, or one year for repeat lock-outs. Employers would have to reimburse the government for any federal funds improperly received during a lock-out occurring between January 1, 2026, and the bill's enactment. Separately, the bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to deny federal tax credits to corporations for taxable years in which they engage in a lock-out, with related businesses treated as a single employer for this purpose; credits tied to actual tax payments are not affected.
The bill would primarily affect employers—particularly corporations—that use lock-outs against their workforce, by cutting off certain federal funding and tax benefits during and after such actions. Workers involved in labor disputes are affected indirectly, as the measure is designed to reduce financial incentives for employers to lock out employees.
The bill was introduced on August 31, 2026, by Rep. Frank Mrvan and referred to the House Committees on Ways and Means and Education and Workforce. No further action has occurred; it would need committee consideration and votes in both chambers, plus presidential signature, to become law.
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Timeline
15 Sep 2026
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5828)
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10194 do?
- H.R. 10194, the PRO-WORK Act, would restrict federal financial support for employers who lock out employees during labor disputes. It amends the National Labor Relations Act to bar federal funds from being provided to, obligated by, or spent by an employer during any lock-out period, plus an additional period afterward—equal in length to the lock-out for a first occurrence, or one year for repeat lock-outs. Employers would have to reimburse the government for any federal funds improperly received during a lock-out occurring between January 1, 2026, and the bill's enactment. Separately, the bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to deny federal tax credits to corporations for taxable years in which they engage in a lock-out, with related businesses treated as a single employer for this purpose; credits tied to actual tax payments are not affected. The bill would primarily affect employers—particularly corporations—that use lock-outs against their workforce, by cutting off certain federal funding and tax benefits during and after such actions. Workers involved in labor disputes are affected indirectly, as the measure is designed to reduce financial incentives for employers to lock out employees. The bill was introduced on August 31, 2026, by Rep. Frank Mrvan and referred to the House Committees on Ways and Means and Education and Workforce. No further action has occurred; it would need committee consideration and votes in both chambers, plus presidential signature, to become law.
- Has H.R. 10194 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10194. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10194?
- H.R. 10194 was sponsored by Rep. Mrvan, Frank J. [D-IN-1] (D-IN), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10194?
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5828) (15 Sep 2026).
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