Fair Wages for Incarcerated Workers Act of 2026
Sponsored by Cleaver, Emanuel (Democrat-MO-5) · House · Introduced Mar 19, 2026
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Plain-English Summary (AI-assisted)
This bill would extend Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) protections to incarcerated workers, requiring employers to pay them at least minimum wage and comply with other labor standards. Currently, incarcerated individuals are exempt from federal minimum wage and overtime protections under an exception in the FLSA.
Legislative Status Timeline
Introduced
Mar 19, 2026
In Committee
Mar 19, 2026
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Presidential Action
Pending
Sponsor
Cleaver, Emanuel
Independent · MO-5
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