Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act

Hozzl · 2026-07-15T08:07:35Z

Explore the details of House Bill 9458 Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Labor and Employment. Stay informed on legislative developments.

7/15/2026, 8:07 AM

Summary of Bill HR 9458

This bill, designated as H.R. 9458 in the 119th Congress and introduced on June 25, 2026, aims to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and the Portal-to-Portal Act of 1947 to address wage theft issues and facilitate the recovery of stolen wages. It also seeks to grant the Secretary of Labor the authority to administer grants geared towards preventing wage and hour violations.

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Current Status of Bill HR 9458

Bill HR 9458 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 25, 2026. Bill HR 9458 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on June 25, 2026. Bill HR 9458's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of June 25, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9458

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Labor and Employment

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9458

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and the Portal-to-Portal Act of 1947 to prevent wage theft and assist in the recovery of stolen wages, to authorize the Secretary of Labor to administer grants to prevent wage and hour violations, and for other purposes.