Save Local Business Act
To clarify the treatment of 2 or more employers as joint employers under the National Labor Relations Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938.
HB4366, also known as the "Save Local Business Act," seeks to change how the National Labor Relations Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 define when two or more employers should be considered as joint employers. This could affect small businesses and their employees by potentially altering how labor laws apply to them, especially in situations where businesses collaborate or share employees.
The bill was introduced on July 14, 2025, and has since moved through various stages in the legislative process. It was referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce, where it was marked up and reported with amendments on December 30, 2025. The bill was then placed on the Union Calendar. Recently, on January 12, 2026, the House Rules Committee reported the bill with a resolution for its consideration, allowing for a structured rule debate on the bill.
Key actions include the bill's introduction and referral, a committee mark-up session and report on July 23, 2025, and placement on the Union Calendar. The most recent action was the passage of a House resolution on January 13, 2026, setting the stage for further debate and potential votes on the bill.
