What does Preamble of Workforce Transparency Act of 2026 do?

This bill concerns artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on the workforce. It aims to establish a system for voluntary disclosure of workforce data by AI developers and users. The Secretary of Labor will be responsible for reporting on this workforce data.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Workforce Transparency Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Workforce Transparency Act of 2026.

What does FINDINGS AND PURPOSES. of Workforce Transparency Act of 2026 do?

This section establishes findings regarding the current and potential impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) systems on the U.S. economy and workforce. It notes that AI's immediate effects are primarily at the task, skill, and workflow levels, rather than wholesale job elimination. Research suggests AI improves workforce productivity and may create new roles, similar to past technological changes. The section identifies a lack of timely and standardized information regarding AI's use and its effects on productivity, skills, and workforce outcomes. It proposes that aggregated, privacy-preserving transparency can improve workforce development, education policy, and economic planning. The Act aims to establish a federal framework for data sharing regarding AI's workforce impacts. A key purpose is to support evidence-based policymaking and protect individual privacy, confidential business information, and competition. The Act seeks to promote public trust through responsible and privacy-preserving data sharing.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Workforce Transparency Act of 2026 do?

This section defines key terms used throughout the Act. “Aggregated workforce transparency data” is defined as statistical information that is aggregated, does not identify individuals or employers, and does not disclose proprietary information or contractually confidential data. “Artificial intelligence” is defined by reference to section 5002 of the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020. “Covered AI system” includes systems not made available to consumers or businesses, or those used for internal business use, academic research, or narrow technical functions. “Covered AI system provider” refers to a person developing, deploying, or making available a covered AI system. “Enterprise customer” is a business, governmental, or institutional customer accessing a covered AI system under a contract. “Participating entity” is a covered AI system provider or enterprise customer electing to submit data. “Secretary” refers to the Secretary of Labor.

What does WORKFORCE TRANSPARENCY REPORTING. of Workforce Transparency Act of 2026 do?

This section establishes workforce transparency reporting requirements for participating entities. Entities may submit aggregated workforce transparency data to the Secretary, including data on task/activity level use, geographic distribution, age ranges, and temporal trends. The Secretary will define task or activity categories through rulemaking. Submissions must be for data not more recent than 91 days before the submission date, with an initial 2-year reporting window. The Secretary will establish a submission system. This section does not require AI system providers or enterprise customers to submit data.

What does PRIVACY, SECURITY, AND CONFIDENTIALITY SAFEGUARDS. of Workforce Transparency Act of 2026 do?

This section outlines privacy, security, and confidentiality safeguards for participating entities making submissions under section 4(a). Participating entities are prohibited from submitting certain data, including personal data, employer-specific data, trade secrets, and information contractually protected from disclosure. Entities must exclude or aggregate data to comply with other applicable laws. This Act does not supersede contractual agreements regarding privacy or data protections. Participating entities must apply aggregation, anonymization, and de-identification techniques as guided by section 6(c). Aggregated workforce transparency data submitted under section 4(a) is exempt from disclosure requirements under the Freedom of Information Act.

What does REPORTING AND REGULATIONS. of Workforce Transparency Act of 2026 do?

This section establishes reporting and regulatory procedures for the Act. The Secretary of Labor, in coordination with the Secretary of Commerce, will administer the Act. A publicly available online database will be created to contain aggregated workforce transparency data derived from submissions under section 4(a). The Secretary will annually submit a report to Congress summarizing this data. Data aggregation and reporting must protect the anonymity of participating entities and individuals. The Secretary must issue guidance within 180 days of enactment regarding standardized reporting formats, privacy methods, and definitions for workforce-related artificial intelligence usage reporting. The Secretary must also issue regulations within 180 days of enactment to carry out the Act, clarifying privacy safeguards for submitted data. A working group will be established to develop a process for publishing or enhancing public labor-market data related to the impact of artificial intelligence on entry-level workers and early-career professionals.

What does PROHIBITION REGARDING ADVERSE INFERENCES. of Workforce Transparency Act of 2026 do?

This section prohibits a Federal agency from drawing an adverse inference against a covered AI system provider or enterprise customer. This prohibition applies to entities that choose not to make submissions under section 4(a).

What does ENFORCEMENT. of Workforce Transparency Act of 2026 do?

This section concerns enforcement related to workforce transparency data. The Secretary has the authority to seek injunctive relief in court. This relief is applicable to participating entities. The relief is sought against entities that submit aggregated workforce transparency data. The data must be determined by the Secretary to be a knowing and willful misrepresentation.

What does SEVERABILITY. of Workforce Transparency Act of 2026 do?

This section establishes a severability clause. If a portion of the Act is deemed unconstitutional, the remaining provisions will still be in effect. The application of a provision to one person or circumstance being deemed unconstitutional does not affect its application to others.

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Workforce Transparency Act of 2026

Last updated: 4/30/2026 · Introduced: 4/30/2026

Author: Mark Warner (D-VA)

TL;DR (AI)

The Workforce Transparency Act of 2026 establishes a voluntary system for AI developers and users to share aggregated workforce data with the Secretary of Labor.
Participating entities can submit data on AI's impact on tasks, skills, and workforce outcomes, but are not required to do so.
The Act prohibits the submission of personal data, trade secrets, and other confidential information, and exempts submitted data from Freedom of Information Act disclosure.
The Secretary of Labor will create a public database of aggregated data and annually report findings to Congress, while protecting the anonymity of participating entities and individuals.
Federal agencies are prohibited from penalizing AI system providers or enterprise customers who choose not to participate in the data sharing program.

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