A bipartisan bill introduced on November 5, 2025, would require large companies and federal agencies to report AI-related layoffs to the Department of Labor.
Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.) proposed the AI-Related Job Impacts Clarity Act. The DOL would collect this data and publish public reports for Congress.
Hawley says people need to understand how AI affects jobs, noting predictions that AI could increase unemployment by 20% in five years.
This follows other legislative efforts:
Bernie Sanders warned AI could replace 97 million jobs in the next decade. He proposed solutions like a "robot tax," ending tax breaks for automation, and a 32-hour workweek.
Nancy Mace introduced a bill for AI training in federal workplaces.
Mark Kelly proposed an "AI Horizon Fund" where top AI companies would contribute to worker retraining and support.
Several states already regulate workplace AI use. New York, California, and Colorado require things like bias audits or disclosure of AI in hiring.
The main concern is that companies lack resources to train employees on AI, while pressure grows to adopt the technology.
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