Bill119th CongressFiled Mar 19, 2026Labor and Employment
H.R. 8002
Fair Wages for Incarcerated Workers Act of 2026
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What it does
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What just happenedMar 19, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5](D-MO)Sponsor
9 cosponsors
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- Introduced in HouseMar 19, 2026