HR 7917 · 119th Congress

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to ensure that certain caregiving employees are no longer exempted from overtime and minimum wage protections.

This bill makes an important change to who gets paid minimum wage and overtime protections when caring for children. Right now, home care workers like home health aides and personal care aides are exempt from federal minimum wage and overtime rules in certain situations. This bill closes that loophole by removing th…

Sponsor

Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria (D-New York)

Introduced

2026-03-12

Policy area

Labor and Employment