BLS Act

The Better Labor Statistics Act (BLS Act) would modernize how the federal government collects and reports labor statistics. The bill would require the Secretary of Labor to publicly report employment data disaggregated by demographic categories including geography, race, ethnicity, and gender. Currently, the Labor Department may collect such statistics, but this bill would make it mandatory to do so and ensure the data is publicly available.

The practical impact would be greater transparency in labor market conditions across different demographic groups. Citizens and policymakers would have access to more detailed employment data showing how job markets, unemployment rates, and labor conditions vary by location, racial and ethnic background, and gender. This information could help identify disparities in employment opportunities and outcomes across different communities and populations.

The bill was introduced on March 4, 2026, and has been referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. Like most introduced bills, it has not yet advanced further in the legislative process.