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BillHR 7917 · 119

Fair Wages for Home Care Workers Act

Introduced
Mar 12, 2026
Cosponsors
68
Traction
0
Last Action
Mar 12, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires home care workers to be paid a fair wage, increasing their compensation to match other workers with similar qualifications. Funds this increase through Medicaid and other government programs.

Sponsored By

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Democrat · New York · House

Bill Journey

  1. Mar 12, 2026
  3. Mar 12, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects home care workers, providing them with higher wages and better compensation for their work, and also impacts the elderly and disabled individuals who rely on these workers for care, potentially leading to more stable and reliable care services.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
67backers
  • Democratic67
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

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Cosponsors (68)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMoney & Economy
CommitteeCommittee on Education and Workforce
IntroducedMar 12, 2026
Last UpdatedMar 12, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Subjects
  • Economy

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.