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Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act

Key claim: The Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act (HR9458) was referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce in the 119th Congress.

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(HR9458 · 119th Congress) Latest action (2026-06-25): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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The Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act is a recurring Democratic proposal to strengthen FLSA remedies (treble damages, higher civil penalties, expanded DOL enforcement) against employers that underpay workers. A House referral in the 119th Congress signals continued legislative interest but no forward movement; for workers and employers, the existing FLSA remedy structure and 2025-level DOL penalty caps remain the operative baseline.

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Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act
Stage: introduced · congress · 25-jun-2026

The Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act (HR9458) was referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce in the 119th Congress.

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External: congress:119-hr-9458:introduced

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