Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) has introduced a resolution supporting expanded protections for creators and digital workers in the platform-based economy.
According to an official press release, the Creator Bill of Rights resolution addresses working conditions for an industry that Khanna’s office estimates reaches 10 million Americans, representing 12% of U.S. adults earning income through platform-based work.
A study from Creators 4 Mental Health and Lupiani Insights & Strategies found that a majority of full-time creators report experiencing burnout or anxiety, with some reporting suicidal ideation linked to income instability and unpredictable platform changes.
“Creators are a growing workforce building the culture and economy we all rely on, yet we’re doing it without basic protections or frameworks of support,” said Shira Lazar, founder and CEO of What’s Trending and Creators 4 Mental Health. “Having spent two decades in the creator economy, I’ve seen firsthand how this affects livelihoods and well-being.”
A Seven-Point Framework
The resolution establishes seven areas to protect creators. The proposal calls for affordable, portable healthcare options independent of individual employers or platforms, and for systems that allow digital workers to carry benefits across multiple platforms and gigs.
Platform transparency represents a central focus. The resolution requires online platforms to offer clear revenue-sharing terms and grant creators the ability to maintain direct relationships with audiences across platforms without losing their follower base.
The framework includes small-business resources for creators, transparency into algorithms that affect compensation and visibility, and protections against worker misclassification under federal labor law. The resolution also mandates timely customer support and clear appeal processes when platform actions affect accounts, content, or income.
AI Standards and Cross-Platform Protections
The resolution addresses artificial intelligence and synthetic media, requiring transparency, consent, and accountability standards when AI affects creators’ identities, reputations, or livelihoods.
“The digital economy is a rapidly growing industry that supports over 200 million creators globally,” Khanna said. “We need laws to protect Americans who earn their livelihoods on these platforms and ensure they are able to secure basic rights. I’m proud to introduce a resolution that will help increase creators’ access to healthcare and workplace protections.”
Digital worker Lisandra Vásquez said platform-based professionals operate in systems designed for traditional employment. “As independent contractors, we generate enormous value for multi-billion-dollar platforms while having little protection when our livelihoods disappear overnight,” Vásquez said. “This is a bipartisan issue, and the Creator Bill of Rights is a critical step toward recognizing digital workers as contributors who deserve fairness, transparency, and real recourse.”
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Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) has introduced a resolution supporting expanded protections for creators and digital workers in the platform-based economy.
According to an official press release, the Creator Bill of Rights resolution addresses working conditions for an industry that Khanna’s office estimates reaches 10 million Americans, representing 12% of U.S. adults earning income through platform-based work.
A study from Creators 4 Mental Health and Lupiani Insights & Strategies found that a majority of full-time creators report experiencing burnout or anxiety, with some reporting suicidal ideation linked to income instability and unpredictable platform changes.
“Creators are a growing workforce building the culture and economy we all rely on, yet we’re doing it without basic protections or frameworks of support,” said Shira Lazar, founder and CEO of What’s Trending and Creators 4 Mental Health. “Having spent two decades in the creator economy, I’ve seen firsthand how this affects livelihoods and well-being.”
A Seven-Point Framework
The resolution establishes seven areas to protect creators. The proposal calls for affordable, portable healthcare options independent of individual employers or platforms, and for systems that allow digital workers to carry benefits across multiple platforms and gigs.
Platform transparency represents a central focus. The resolution requires online platforms to offer clear revenue-sharing terms and grant creators the ability to maintain direct relationships with audiences across platforms without losing their follower base.
The framework includes small-business resources for creators, transparency into algorithms that affect compensation and visibility, and protections against worker misclassification under federal labor law. The resolution also mandates timely customer support and clear appeal processes when platform actions affect accounts, content, or income.
AI Standards and Cross-Platform Protections
The resolution addresses artificial intelligence and synthetic media, requiring transparency, consent, and accountability standards when AI affects creators’ identities, reputations, or livelihoods.
“The digital economy is a rapidly growing industry that supports over 200 million creators globally,” Khanna said. “We need laws to protect Americans who earn their livelihoods on these platforms and ensure they are able to secure basic rights. I’m proud to introduce a resolution that will help increase creators’ access to healthcare and workplace protections.”
Digital worker Lisandra Vásquez said platform-based professionals operate in systems designed for traditional employment. “As independent contractors, we generate enormous value for multi-billion-dollar platforms while having little protection when our livelihoods disappear overnight,” Vásquez said. “This is a bipartisan issue, and the Creator Bill of Rights is a critical step toward recognizing digital workers as contributors who deserve fairness, transparency, and real recourse.”
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