This bill would amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. It would stop employers in the garment industry from paying employees by piece rate. It would also require garment manufacturers and contractors to register with the Department of Labor. The bill text available here says it is "for other purposes" but does not provide further details. Sponsors named are Kirsten Gillibrand, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, and Tammy Duckworth. The bill was read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions on 2026-09-14 and is listed as in progress.
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