Bill119th CongressFiled May 21, 2026
H.R. 9008
To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to require employers to allow employees to take meal, rest, restroom, and medical breaks, and for other purposes.
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What it does
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What just happenedMay 21, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12](D-NJ)Sponsor
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- May 21, 2026IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Introduced in House