United StatesSenate Bill 2228S 2228
Modern Worker Empowerment Act
Labor and Employment
2 pages
- senate
- house
- president
Last progress July 9, 2025 (5 months ago)
Introduced on July 9, 2025 by Tim Scott
Sponsors (2)
House Votes
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Senate Votes
Pending Committee
July 9, 2025 (5 months ago)Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Presidential Signature
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AI Summary
This bill would change the Fair Labor Standards Act by updating how “employee” and “employ” are defined, so they match the common law meaning. It is called the Modern Worker Empowerment Act. The goal is to make the definitions consistent, which could change who counts as an employee under federal wage and hour rules.
- It updates the Act’s definition of “employee.”
- It also updates the definition of “employ.”
| Key point | What it means |
|---|---|
| Who is affected | Workers and employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act |
| What changes | The legal meanings of “employee” and “employ” are revised to align with common law standards |
| Why it matters | It could affect who qualifies for protections like minimum wage and overtime |
| When | The text does not specify an effective date in the provided sections |
Text Versions
Text as it was Introduced in Senate
ViewJuly 9, 2025•2 pages
Amendments
No Amendments