U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has expressed support for a new policy from the Trump administration that allows Americans to work as independent contractors. According to Cassidy, this move will make it easier for people to earn a living and support their families.
Cassidy criticized the previous Biden administration regulation, which he said posed risks to the gig economy and could have affected over 27 million independent contractors. “Joe Biden’s anti-worker agenda threatened Americans’ ability to provide for their families,” said Dr. Cassidy. “President Trump shows what it looks like to really be pro-worker. This effort gives power back to workers so they can achieve the American Dream.”
The Department of Labor's new standard is designed to clarify what defines an independent contractor. Supporters say this change provides certainty for both workers and businesses and allows individuals more flexibility in choosing how and when they work.
Cassidy has been active in promoting policies that benefit independent workers. He is leading legislation aimed at giving these workers access to portable benefits such as health care and retirement plans. He also led efforts in Congress to overturn previous regulations from the Biden administration related to independent contracting.
The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee plays a central role in shaping public health, education, workforce issues, and retirement programs with a focus on protecting health and supporting worker rights (official website). The committee also oversees federal laws and agencies related to health and labor policy decisions (official website).
Bill Cassidy currently serves as chair of this committee in the 119th Congress (official website). The committee influences federal regulations affecting health and education across the United States (official website) and oversees agencies such as the FDA and NIH (official website).
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