Senator Tim Scott Reintroduces the Employee Rights Act to Empower American Workers

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) today reintroduced the Employee Rights Act of 2025, legislation that seeks to strengthen and protect the rights of American workers while ensuring fairness and accountability in the workplace. This bill represents the Republican vision for the American workforce: promoting opportunity, protecting workers' rights and privacy, and creating a strong foundation for innovation and growth.

"We must continue to empower Americans to work hard, earn a living, and provide for their families while creating a labor system that is fair, transparent, and responsive to the needs of today's workforce," said Senator Scott. "I'm proud to lead legislation that provides workers with the necessary tools and protections to build a stronger, more prosperous workforce."

Congressman Rick Allen (R-GA) is introducing the companion legislation in the House.

"Following a four-year assault on workers' choices and freedoms under the previous Administration, the Employee Rights Act puts 21st-century workers first by advancing commonsense labor policies," said Congressman Allen. "To rebuild a vibrant, pro-growth economy, Congress must empower workers to achieve the American Dream through a variety of innovative pathways, not limit their choices with burdensome regulations and policymaking. I am grateful to Senator Tim Scott for leading this legislation in the Senate to modernize our outdated labor laws and put the American worker back in the driver's seat."

"The Employee Rights Act is the most comprehensive labor legislation of this Congress, from protecting the secret ballot and unionization elections, to safeguarding workers from harassment and protecting their privacy, to putting workers in control of their own destiny. It truly puts the American worker first. We applaud Senator Scott for his steadfast leadership and support of worker freedom," said F. Vincent Vernuccio, President of the Institute for the American Worker.

This legislation was cosponsored by Senators John Barrasso (R-WY), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Mike Crapo (R-ID), John Hoeven (R-ND), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Jim Risch (R-ID), and Tommy Tuberville (R-AL).

Full bill text can be found here.

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