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H.R. 9315

U.S. House•In House Committee

Summary

H.R. 9315, the Workforce Dignity Act, was introduced in the House on Jun 15, 2026 by Rep. Glenn Grothman (R) with 1 co-sponsor. It was referred to Ways And Means, and last saw action on Jun 15, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Small Business, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Record

Text

H.R. 9315 has 1 co-sponsor.

hb9315/introduced-in-house.txt
119 HR 9315 IH: Workforce Dignity Act
 U.S. House of Representatives
 2026-06-15
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 Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
 I  119th CONGRESS  2d Session  H. R. 9315  IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES   June 15, 2026   Mr. Grothman  (for himself and  Mr. Onder ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the  Committee on Ways and Means , and in addition to the Committees on  Small Business , and  Transportation and Infrastructure , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned   A BILL
To amend the Small Business Act, the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, title 40, United States Code, and title IV of the Social Security Act to replace the term  sheltered workshop  with  community rehabilitation program , and for other purposes.
1.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the   Workforce Dignity Act  .
2.
Replacing the term  sheltered workshop  with  community rehabilitation program
(a)
Programs for blind and handicapped individuals
Section 15(c)(6) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 644(c)(6) ) is amended by striking  sheltered workshop  each place it appears and inserting  community rehabilitation program .
(b)
Task force on purchases from the blind and severely handicapped
Section 133(c) of the Small Business Administration Reauthorization and Amendment Act of 1988 ( 15 U.S.C. 644  note) is amended by striking  sheltered workshops  and inserting  community rehabilitation programs .
(c)
Deductions for personal exemptions
 Section 152(d)(4)  of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended—
(1)
by striking  sheltered workshop  each place it appears and inserting  community rehabilitation program ;
(2)
in subparagraph (A), by striking  such workshop  each place it appears and inserting  such program ; and
(3)
in subparagraph (B), by striking
Sheltered workshop defined   in the heading and inserting
Community rehabilitation program defined  .
(d)
Protection for veterans preference employees
Section 593 of title 40, United States Code, is amended—
(1)
by striking  sheltered workshop  each place it appears and inserting  community rehabilitation program ;
(2)
by striking  sheltered workshops  each place it appears and inserting  community rehabilitation programs ; and
(3)
in subsection (a)(2), by striking
Sheltered workshop   in the heading and inserting
Community rehabilitation program  .
(e)
Foster care programs
Section 477(b)(3)(F) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 677(b)(3)(F) ) is amended by striking  sheltered workshops  and inserting  community rehabilitation programs .
(f)
Rule of construction
This Act shall be construed to amend Federal law to remove the term  sheltered workshop  without any intent to change the application of such law.

Tracker

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  1. Introduced2026-06-15
  2. Passed House
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Conference
  5. To President
  6. Became Law

To amend the Small Business Act, the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, title 40, United States Code, and title IV of the Social Security Act to replace the term "sheltered workshop" with "community rehabilitation program", and for other purposes.

Sponsors

Rep. Glenn Grothman (R) sponsors H.R. 9315, and 1 member has co-sponsored it from the day it was introduced.

Committees

H.R. 9315 went before 3 committees: Transportation and Infrastructure, Small Business and Ways and Means.

Transportation and Infrastructure
Transportation and Infrastructure
Referred To · Jun 15, 2026 · 156 Bills
Small Business
Small Business
Referred To · Jun 15, 2026 · 81 Bills
Ways and Means
Ways and Means
Referred To · Jun 15, 2026 · 1,160 Bills

Actions

H.R. 9315 has taken 2 actions since Jun 15, 2026.

ChamberAction
Jun 15, 2026
House
Introduced in House
Jun 15, 2026
House
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Small Business, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.Ways and Means Committee

Votes

H.R. 9315 has not gone to a roll call.

Titles

H.R. 9315 goes by 3 titles, 1 of them short titles.

  • Workforce Dignity Act — Display Title
  • Workforce Dignity Act — Short Title(s) as Introduced
  • To amend the Small Business Act, the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, title 40, United States Code, and title IV of the Social Security Act to replace the term "sheltered workshop" with "community rehabilitation program", and for other purposes. — Official Title as Introduced

Classification

The Congressional Research Service files H.R. 9315 under Social Welfare, one of its 31 policy areas.

CRS Subjects

CRS assigns every bill one policy area from its 31; H.R. 9315’s is Social Welfare.

hr9315/policy-areas.txt
Social WelfareAgriculture and FoodAnimalsArmed Forces and National SecurityArts, Culture, ReligionCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCommerceCongressCrime and Law EnforcementEconomics and Public FinanceEducationEmergency ManagementEnergyEnvironmental ProtectionFamiliesFinance and Financial SectorForeign Trade and International FinanceGovernment Operations and PoliticsHealthHousing and Community DevelopmentImmigrationInternational AffairsLabor and EmploymentLawNative AmericansPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesScience, Technology, CommunicationsSports and RecreationTaxationTransportation and Public WorksWater Resources Development

Constitutional authority

The clause the sponsor cites as Congress’s power to enact H.R. 9315, as entered in the Congressional Record.

[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. GROTHMAN:H.R. 9315.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8 of the United States Constitution.[Page H4118]

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