HB5053: Wage Equity Act of 2023
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to enhance provisions related to wage discrimination, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
The Wage Equity Act of 2023 would change federal labor law to strengthen rules against paying workers different wages based on protected characteristics like gender, race, or age. The bill amends the Fair Labor Standards Act, a 1938 law that sets minimum wage and overtime rules. It affects employers and workers across the country. The bill is currently in the early stage after being introduced in Congress and has not yet been assigned to a for review.
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HB5053: Wage Equity Act of 2023
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Sponsors
Elise Stefanik
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (8)
Virginia Foxx
David Valadao
Mario Diaz-Balart
Rick Allen
Mariannette Miller-Meeks