H.R. 4826 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act
H.R. 4826 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Jul 29, 2021, sponsored by Pramila Jayapal with 136 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 29, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 136
- Policy area
- Labor and Employment
What it does
Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act This bill provides rights and protections for domestic workers (e.g., housekeepers, nannies, caretakers, personal assistants, and chauffeurs), including pay and leave rights, and health and safety protections. Specifically, the bill repeals the exemption of domestic live-in employees from certain minimum wage and maximum hour requirements.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Pramila Jayapal (D-WA). Co-sponsors: 136 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 29, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Jul 30, 2021)
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Committees
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
More
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