HR. 9458In Committee

Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act

What this bill does

Amends federal wage and hour laws to prevent wage theft, recover unpaid wages, and authorize Labor Department grants to reduce violations

Key points
  • Amend federal wage laws
  • Authorize Labor Department grants

Where it stands

Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-06-25 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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