Contact Congress about H.R. 185: Responsible Legislating Act
Many new workplace retirement plans would have to sign workers up automatically. The bill also expands small-business tax credits, helps veterans find approved apprenticeships, and changes several other federal programs.
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Responsible Legislating Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
Latest action on H.R. 185: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects workers with workplace retirement plans, small employers, service members, veterans, and some injured federal public safety workers. It also affects farmers, ranchers, meat processors, schools, House offices, port operators, and federal agencies that must run studies or update rules. Some effects would show up quickly. Others depend on agency rules, employer choices, and future reports.
Why this matters: The bill matters because it could change how millions of workers save for retirement and how employers run those plans. It tries to make saving easier, especially through automatic enrollment and tax credits for small employers. It also tries to help veterans move into civilian jobs, keep livestock market data public, and respond to safety and oversight concerns. The real effect would depend on how employers, workers, and agencies use the new rules.
Key provisions in H.R. 185
- The Agriculture Department could keep required livestock market reports going through 2025. These reports show prices and sales volume for cattle, swine, and lamb.
- Service members leaving the military would get apprenticeship information during transition counseling. The apprenticeships must be registered and approved for veterans' education benefits.
- Veterans could search one public website for approved registered apprenticeships. The Labor Department would run it with the Department of Veterans Affairs, and it would show costs, credentials, location, and veteran hiring preferences.
- Some federal public safety and security workers injured on duty could keep special retirement credit after moving to other federal jobs. This covers named groups such as federal law enforcement officers, firefighters, border officers, air traffic controllers, nuclear materials couriers, Capitol and Supreme Court Police, certain CIA workers, and certain Foreign Service special agents, unless they opt out.
- Agencies would have to confirm that an injured worker qualifies for the special retirement rule. The Office of Personnel Management, CIA, and State Department rules must require a certification that the injury or illness happened on duty, permanently blocks the old job, and still allows other federal work.
How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 185
You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.
Questions people ask about H.R. 185
- What is H.R. 185?
- Many new workplace retirement plans would have to sign workers up automatically. The bill also expands small-business tax credits, helps veterans find approved apprenticeships, and changes several other federal programs.
- How do I support or oppose H.R. 185?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about H.R. 185?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain H.R. 185 before I act?
- Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.
