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Worker Rights and Support Act

6/17/2026, 4:38 PM

Summary of Bill HR 9008

The bill "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" was introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 9008 on May 21, 2026.

Current Status of Bill HR 9008

Bill HR 9008 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 21, 2026. Bill HR 9008 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 21, 2026.  Bill HR 9008's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of May 21, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9008

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
8
Democrat Cosponsors
8
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9008

Primary Policy Focus

Labor and Employment

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 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.
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.

Comments

Westin Cox profile image

Westin Cox

916

6 days ago

I don't like this bill, it's gonna mess things up for us workers. Who does this even help anyway?

Scarlett Montgomery profile image

Scarlett Montgomery

891

5 days ago

I think this bill is a step in the right direction for workers in the US. It will provide much needed support and protections for those in the workforce. I believe it will have a positive impact on many people's lives. #HR9008 #WorkerRights #SupportAct