H.R. 7917 Introduced Labor and Employment

Fair Wages for Home Care Workers Act

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to ensure that certain caregiving employees are no longer exempted from overtime and minimum wage protections.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria [D-NY-14] Introduced March 12, 2026 Cosponsors 85 (85 D) Latest action March 12, 2026

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  1. Mar 12, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  2. Mar 12, 2026 Introduced in House

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