HR 6293
Fair Wages for Incarcerated Workers Act of 2023
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Bill overview
This bill, the Fair Wages for Incarcerated Workers Act of 2023, aims to extend federal labor protections to incarcerated workers. It amends the Fair Labor Standards Act to include incarcerated workers employed by both public and private correctional facilities, ensuring they receive minimum wage and overtime pay where applicable. The bill also clarifies how wages are calculated, excluding the cost of housing and facility fees from the final pay amount for incarcerated workers.
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Barbara Lee
Cori Bush
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