U.S. businesses would face a 25% tax when they pay many foreign service providers for work tied to U.S. customers. They also could not deduct those payments as business expenses. The money would fund U.S. job training and apprenticeship programs.
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HIRE Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Latest action on S. 2976: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects U.S. businesses that pay foreign workers, contractors, or firms for services used by U.S. customers. It also affects foreign service providers that serve U.S. companies, since their U.S. clients may face higher tax costs. Workers and communities affected by outsourcing could benefit if the new Domestic Workforce Fund supports training and job programs where they live. Treasury, the Internal Revenue Service, the Department of Labor, and state workforce agencies would have new duties tied to reporting, enforcement, and funding.
Why this matters: The bill matters because it would make some offshore service work more expensive when that work serves U.S. customers. That could push some companies to rethink where they place jobs, how they use foreign contractors, and how they price services. It could also create a dedicated stream of money for U.S. worker training. The size of those effects is uncertain and would depend on Treasury rules, business choices, and how workforce programs use the money.
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Officially: HIRE Act
U.S. businesses would face a 25% tax when they pay many foreign service providers for work tied to U.S. customers. They also could not deduct those payments as business expenses. The money would fund U.S. job training and apprenticeship programs.
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Where it stands
Sitting in Finance
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Senate Committee
Under Senate committee consideration
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (10/6/2025)
Senate Floor Vote
Voted on by Senate
Passed Senate
Approved by Senate
House Review
Sent to House for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to HIRE Act, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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