H.R. 8002 Introduced Labor and Employment

Fair Wages for Incarcerated Workers Act of 2026

To require coverage of incarcerated workers under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5] Introduced March 19, 2026 Cosponsors 10 (10 D) Latest action March 19, 2026

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  1. Mar 19, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  2. Mar 19, 2026 Introduced in House

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