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Issue · Labor & Employment

Labor & Employment across the country

Every labor & employment bill from all 50 state legislatures and Congress, introduced in the last 12 weeks and automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

Total bills
165
last 12 weeks
Active states
10
jurisdictions with bills
Most active
United States
118 bills
Stance split
159 for 6 against
National trend

Bills introduced per week

12-week window
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Bills supporting labor & employment

in committee · United States · House Sep 3, 2026

HR 10273: Fairness for Farm Workers Act

The Fairness for Farm Workers Act amends the Fair Labor Standards Act to end the long-standing exemption that allows agricultural workers to be denied overtime pay. The bill introduces a phased schedule requiring employers to pay farm workers time-and-a-half for hours worked beyond a set threshold, which gradually decreases from 55 hours in 2027 to the standard 40 hours by 2030. Small farms with 25 or fewer employees are given a three-year delay, reaching full compliance by 2033. Additionally, the legislation removes several other exemptions that currently allow agricultural employers to bypass federal wage and hour protections.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill amends the FLSA to mandate overtime pay for farm workers, directly strengthening labor standards and protecting worker rights.98% confidence
Sub-Topics Child Labor Labor Standards Minimum Wage Tags Agriculture
Adelita S. Grijalva (D) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · Senate Aug 6, 2026

S 5304: Fairness for Farm Workers Act

The Fairness for Farm Workers Act amends the Fair Labor Standards Act to extend overtime protections to agricultural workers, who are currently largely exempt from these requirements. The bill establishes a phased schedule requiring employers to pay farm workers time-and-a-half for hours worked beyond a threshold that decreases from 55 hours per week in 2027 to the standard 40 hours by 2030. Small farms with 25 or fewer employees are granted an additional three-year grace period, reaching full compliance by 2033. Additionally, the legislation removes several existing exemptions that allow agricultural employers to bypass federal wage and hour standards, ensuring broader coverage for workers in the sector.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill explicitly extends overtime wage protections to agricultural workers by amending the Fair Labor Standards Act, directly advancing worker rights and employment standards.100% confidence
Sub-Topics Child Labor Labor Standards Minimum Wage Tags Agriculture
Alex Padilla (D) · 13 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · House Jul 27, 2026

HR 9974: Young Farmer Success Act

The Young Farmer Success Act expands student loan forgiveness to include individuals working full-time as employees or managers on farms and ranches. To qualify, these agricultural operations must generate at least $35,000 in gross revenue from selling agricultural products in 2026, with the required income increasing annually based on inflation adjustments. This change directly affects young people seeking loan relief who are currently employed in the farming and ranching sectors but were previously ineligible for this specific provision.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands student loan forgiveness for young farmers, providing direct financial relief and reducing debt burdens for a specific demographic.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands student loan forgiveness for farm employees, directly enhancing financial benefits and worker support in the agricultural sector.85% confidence
Tags Agriculture
Glenn Thompson (R) · 4 co-sponsors