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A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers, and for other purposes.

Introduced
Aug 6, 2026
11 days ago
Last Action
Aug 6, 2026
11 days ago
1Bill Sponsor
13Bill Co-Sponsors
0Traction
1Months in Committee

Bill Summary

Amends labor laws to increase protections for agricultural workers. Requires stronger labor standards for farms and agricultural businesses.

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Sponsored By

Alex Padilla
Democrat · California · Senate

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Bill Journey

  1. Aug 6, 2026
    Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA)
  2. Committee on Health
  3. Aug 6, 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

Affects agricultural workers, providing them with increased labor law protections and stronger standards for wages, hours, and working conditions. Impacts farm and agricultural businesses, which must comply with the new labor standards.

Cosponsors (13)

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