Ensure that employees receive equal pay for performing work that is substantially similar.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Fair Pay Act of 2026?
The Fair Pay Act of 2026, known as H.R. 8663, has been in the House Committee on Education and Workforce since May 3, 2026. The committee members must act next to hold a vote, but most bills fail because they never receive a committee hearing. This bill follows a similar proposal from March 13, 2023, which did not move forward before the session ended.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Fair Pay Act of 2026 (H.R. 8663 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 1598 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 1598 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Eleanor Norton (D-DC)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.