Fair Pay Act of 2026
Sponsored by Norton, Eleanor Holmes (Democrat-DC) · House · Introduced May 4, 2026
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Plain-English Summary (AI-assisted)
This bill would amend the Fair Labor Standards Act to explicitly prohibit employers from paying different wages to employees based on their sex, race, or national origin. The legislation aims to strengthen federal protections against wage discrimination in the workplace.
Legislative Status Timeline
Introduced
May 4, 2026
In Committee
May 4, 2026
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Presidential Action
Pending
Sponsor
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
Independent · DC
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