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Fair Wages for Incarcerated Workers Act of 2026

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This bill amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to extend coverage to incarcerated workers employed by public agencies or private entities operating correctional facilities. The bill defines incarcerated workers to include those in prison work programs, work release, UNICOR, state industries, and facility maintenance. It specifies that costs of board, lodging, and court-imposed fees cannot be deducted from incarcerated workers' wages.

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Bill details

Congress
119
Bill type
s
Introduced
March 19, 2026
Sponsor
Cory BookerDNJ
Cosponsors
1
Last action
March 19, 2026— Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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