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Fair Pay Act of 2026

5/20/2026, 7:21 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8663

This bill, "To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages on account of sex, race, or national origin, and for other purposes," designated as H.R. 8663 in the 119th Congress and introduced on May 4, 2026, aims to address wage discrimination based on sex, race, or national origin by making amendments to the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938.

Current Status of Bill HR 8663

Bill HR 8663 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 4, 2026. Bill HR 8663 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 4, 2026.  Bill HR 8663's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of May 4, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8663

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8663

Primary Policy Focus

Labor and Employment

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8663

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages on account of sex, race, or national origin, and for other purposes.
To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages on account of sex, race, or national origin, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Elliot Rouse

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13 days ago

As a 25-year-old from TN who identifies as a democrat, I am in support of this bill. It is crucial that we address the gender pay gap and ensure that all individuals are paid fairly for their work. This bill will help to promote equality in the workplace and provide much-needed protections for workers. I believe that this is a step in the right direction towards achieving gender pay equity and I am hopeful that it will have a positive impact on my own career and future opportunities.