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Washington, D.C. – The Economic Innovation Group (EIG) applauds Representatives Scott Peters (D-CA) and Thomas Kean Jr. (R-NJ) for reintroducing the Workforce Mobility Act of 2026. By sharply restricting the use of non-compete agreements nationwide, this bipartisan legislation expands economic opportunities for tens of millions of American workers.
“The freedom to change jobs, pursue better opportunities, and start new businesses is fundamental to a thriving economy,” said John Lettieri, President and CEO of the Economic Innovation Group. “Non-compete agreements restrict that freedom by limiting where millions of Americans can work. The Workforce Mobility Act offers a bipartisan path toward a more open and competitive economy.”
Extensive research shows that non-compete agreements suppress wage growth, reduce job mobility, and stifle innovation and entrepreneurship.
This House legislation is a companion to the bipartisan bill introduced by Senators Chris Murphy (D-CT) and Todd Young (R-IN) in 2025, with Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND) as co-sponsors. It comes amid growing momentum for non-compete reform in states across the country.
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