H.Res. 1005

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1005 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 1005

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that creators and 
digital workers, as a distinct and growing class of small businesses 
and independent economic contributors, deserve fair treatment, 
transparency, and economic opportunity in the modern platform-based 
economy.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

January 15, 2026

Mr. Khanna submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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

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RESOLUTION

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that creators and 
digital workers, as a distinct and growing class of small businesses 
and independent economic contributors, deserve fair treatment, 
transparency, and economic opportunity in the modern platform-based 
economy.

Whereas over ten million Americans earn income as creators, freelancers, and 
digital workers through online platforms that distribute content, 
facilitate gig work, and connect workers to audiences and customers, 
often operating as independent businesses;
Whereas creators generate significant economic value for platforms through 
original content, innovation, and community-building, yet often face 
limited transparency and predictability regarding compensation, data 
access, and platform policies;
Whereas platform-based work may involve income volatility, evolving rules, and 
changes to algorithmic systems or platform policies that can materially 
affect creators' reach and earnings;
Whereas many creators and digital workers are classified as independent 
contractors, which can limit access to employer-sponsored health care, 
retirement plans, paid leave, and other labor protections provided under 
existing law;
Whereas the lack of portable benefits can create economic uncertainty for 
independent workers and may discourage mobility, entrepreneurship, and 
long-term income stability across platforms;
Whereas algorithmic systems play a significant role in content distribution and 
monetization, and limited transparency can make it difficult for 
creators to understand how changes may affect visibility or earnings;
Whereas limited ability to maintain direct, opt-in communication with audiences 
can restrict creators' capacity to move between platforms and build 
sustainable, independent businesses, consistent with privacy 
protections;
Whereas platforms rely heavily on creator-generated content to drive advertising 
and subscription revenue, while revenue-sharing arrangements with 
creators are often unclear or inconsistent;
Whereas misclassification of workers under existing labor laws can deprive 
individuals of wages, benefits, and legal protections to which they are 
entitled, while also creating uncertainty for platforms and legitimate 
independent businesses; and
Whereas creators and digital workers frequently operate as small businesses, yet 
may face barriers accessing technical assistance, financing, and support 
programs available to other small businesses and entrepreneurs; Now, 
therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports--
(1) access to affordable, reliable, and portable health 
care options for creators and digital workers, so that coverage 
is not dependent on a single employer or platform;
(2) ensuring that digital workers can carry benefits across 
gigs and platforms, including portable benefit systems and 
retirement plan options designed for independent workers;
(3) clear, transparent, and predictable revenue-sharing 
terms between platforms and creators for the content and labor 
that generate value for those platforms;
(4) ability for creators to maintain decentralized, opt-in, 
direct relationships with audiences who choose to engage with 
their work, enabling creators to move between platforms without 
losing their audiences;
(5) offering robust small business resources to creators 
and digital workers, supporting transparency around platform 
algorithms that affect compensation and visibility, and 
protecting workers against misclassification under existing 
Federal labor law;
(6) access to timely, responsive customer support and clear 
appeal processes for creators and digital workers when platform 
actions materially affect their accounts, content, or income; 
and
(7) transparency, consent, and accountability standards 
related to the use of artificial intelligence and synthetic 
media that materially affect creators' identities, reputations, 
or livelihoods.
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