S. 4081In committeeJobs & the economy
Bill would guarantee home care workers minimum wage and overtime pay
Data as of July 13, 2026
The bill would narrow a labor law exemption so home care workers get minimum wage and overtime protections.45-second read · 4 questions answered below
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What does this do?
This bill would change federal labor law so home care workers, such as home health aides and personal care aides, are guaranteed minimum wage and overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act. It narrows an existing exemption—originally meant for casual babysitters and companions—so it applies only to occasional babysitting of infants and children, not professional caregiving. It also removes a separate provision that currently exempts companionship service workers from these wage rules.
Who does it affect?
Home care workers, including home health aides and personal care aides, who currently can be exempted from minimum wage and overtime protections. Home care agencies and individual employers who hire these workers are also affected.
Why does it matter?
Home care agencies and individual employers would be legally required to pay at least the federal minimum wage and time-and-a-half overtime, requiring them to adjust budgets and staffing to comply.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- Senate committee — You are here
- Senate vote
- House
- President's desk
Right now: a Senate committee is reviewing it. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the President.
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Official title
Fair Wages for Home Care Workers Act
- Introduced:
- March 12, 2026
- Latest action:
- March 12, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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