Contact Congress about H.R. 6646: Empowering App-Based Workers Act

Gig workers would get clearer pay records, more access to their data, and more notice about app decisions. Ride-hail apps could not keep more than 25% of the non-tip fare. Workers and some consumers could sue if platforms break the rules.

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Empowering App-Based Workers Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Latest action on H.R. 6646: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people who get paid work through apps and the companies that run those apps. Ride-hail and delivery workers would see the biggest day-to-day changes in pay records, data access, and notice about app decisions. Platforms would face new reporting duties, data rules, pay limits, and legal risks. Consumers would get clearer receipts showing where their payment went.

Why this matters: Many gig workers do not know exactly how apps set their pay, assign jobs, or decide to remove them from work. This bill would force platforms to explain those systems and share more records. It could raise worker power and public understanding of app-based work. It could also raise costs and legal risk for platforms, especially companies that rely heavily on automated pay and management systems.

Key provisions in H.R. 6646

• The bill covers digital labor platforms that use apps or websites to assign and manage paid work. It applies when they use tracking or automated systems and help control work terms or conditions.
• The bill leaves out several kinds of platforms. That includes simple matching services that do not control work terms, volunteer platforms, home-sharing and short-term lodging platforms, and casual resale sites for non-professional sellers.
• Platforms would have to give workers and applicants written notice before using tracking tools or automated decision systems. The notice must explain what is tracked, what data is collected, how it is stored, and how it affects pay, job offers, and prices.
• Workers would get detailed receipts for each task and weekly pay statements. These records must show consumer payments, tips, total work time, task time, miles, number of jobs, and the platform’s take rate.
• Consumers would get clearer receipts after each job. The receipt must show the non-tip payment, the tip, the amount paid to the worker, and the platform’s take rate for that job.

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Questions people ask about H.R. 6646

What is H.R. 6646?

Gig workers would get clearer pay records, more access to their data, and more notice about app decisions. Ride-hail apps could not keep more than 25% of the non-tip fare. Workers and some consumers could sue if platforms break the rules.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 6646?

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Who should I contact about H.R. 6646?

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