H.R. 2299Heading to a voteJobs & the economy
Bill would make self-reported wage-fix program permanent
Data as of July 11, 2026
HR 2299 would permanently let employers self-report wage errors and settle back pay through the Labor Department instead of a lawsuit.50-second read · 4 questions answered below
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What does this do?
HR 2299 would make permanent a Labor Department program letting employers who underpaid minimum wage or overtime self-audit, fix errors, and repay workers under government supervision rather than through a lawsuit. Employers must identify affected workers, show their calculations, and prove the problem is already fixed before applying, and the Labor Department reviews and oversees the process.
Who does it affect?
This affects employers seeking a faster, lower-risk way to correct payroll mistakes, and workers who may get back pay through the program but must choose whether to accept it or keep their right to sue. It excludes workers under H-1B, H-2A, H-2B visas or federal contracting wage rules, and employers already under investigation or lawsuit over the same issue.
Why does it matter?
Workers who accept a settlement offer waive their right to separately sue over those specific violations, while declining preserves that right; the bill adds protection against retaliation for either choice.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- House committee
- House vote — You are here
- Senate
- President's desk
Right now: it's headed for a House floor vote. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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Official title
Ensuring Workers Get PAID Act of 2025
- Introduced:
- March 24, 2025
- Latest action:
- March 3, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 464.
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