Ensure workers receive the full wages they have earned and provide legal ways to recover unpaid earnings.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act?
The Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act is under review by the House Committee on Education and Workforce as of June 25, 2026, and the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions as of June 23, 2026. These committees must vote to advance the bills, but most legislation fails because it never receives a committee vote. This pattern of inaction is the primary obstacle for the proposal.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act (H.R. 9458 (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.
Companion
Identical companion bill S. 4919 (119th) was introduced in the other chamber.
S. 4919 (119th) →Companion
Identical companion bill H.R. 9458 (119th) was introduced in the other chamber.
H.R. 9458 (119th) →
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Who’s behind it
Rosa DeLauro (D-CT)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
