Fair Wages for Incarcerated Workers Act of 2023

This bill would extend federal minimum wage protections under the Fair Labor Standards Act to incarcerated workers in both public and private correctional facilities. It defines "incarcerated worker" broadly to include people working in prison programs, work release, maintenance, or state industry operations. The key provision requires that wages paid to incarcerated workers must include all pay before deductions for court-imposed fees (like fines or fees from conviction), while excluding costs like housing from wage calculations. This directly affects individuals working in U.S. prisons who currently receive minimal or no pay for their labor.