Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act

Hozzl · 2026-07-08T20:47:58Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 4919 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.

7/8/2026, 8:47 PM

Summary of Bill S 4919

This bill, titled "A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and the Portal-to-Portal Act of 1947," was introduced in the 119th Congress as S. 4919 on June 24, 2026. It aims to address wage theft and assist in the recovery of stolen wages by proposing amendments to these existing labor laws. Additionally, it includes provisions to authorize the Secretary of Labor to administer grants for preventing wage and hour violations, along with other related purposes.

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Current Status of Bill S 4919

Bill S 4919 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 24, 2026. Bill S 4919 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on June 24, 2026. Bill S 4919's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of June 24, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4919

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Labor and Employment

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4919

Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act

A bill 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.