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S. 5664

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A bill to provide for the retraining and support of workers displaced by automation technologies or artificial intelligence, to require Federal action during periods of elevated unemployment, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · September 30, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Introduced
September 30, 2026
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The FUTURE of Workers Act creates a comprehensive federal response system to help workers displaced by automation and technology while incentivizing responsible employer practices. The bill automatically triggers government-wide economic measures when unemployment reaches 6%, 7.5%, and 9%, including adjustments to federal lending and borrowing decisions and prioritization of job creation by the Federal Reserve. Workers displaced by technology or automation can access a Worker Adaptation and Training Program offering career counseling, retraining in in-demand fields, relocation assistance up to $10,000, wage replacement payments covering 75% of income losses (declining over five years), and expanded Medicaid coverage. The bill funds these initiatives through multiple mechanisms: an excise tax on artificial intelligence service providers (2-8% depending on revenue level), a tax on employers who eliminate positions due to technology, corporate income tax surcharges during periods of high job displacement, and a total annual appropriation of $60 billion. Additionally, the bill provides employers with a 25% tax credit for training workers in at-risk occupations and protects workers displaced by employers' cost-cutting or technology adoption.

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