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Fairness for Farm Workers Act

USA119th CongressHR-10273| House 
| Updated: 9/3/2026
Adelita S. Grijalva

Adelita S. Grijalva

Democratic Representative

Arizona

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to significantly enhance labor protections for agricultural workers by amending the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 . A primary provision introduces a phased implementation of overtime pay requirements for farm employees. Beginning in 2027, agricultural workers will gradually become eligible for time-and-a-half pay for hours exceeding a specified weekly threshold, eventually reaching the standard 40-hour workweek by 2030. For smaller employers with 25 or fewer employees, these overtime provisions will be phased in over a slightly longer period, starting in 2030 and concluding in 2033. Beyond overtime, the legislation also repeals several long-standing exemptions that have historically excluded agricultural workers from various FLSA protections . These include exemptions related to certain family members, hand harvest laborers, and specific processing or irrigation workers, thereby expanding the scope of covered employees. The effective dates for these changes vary, with some provisions taking effect as early as January 1, 2027, for larger employers, while others are delayed until 2030 or 2033, particularly for smaller agricultural businesses. Conforming amendments are also made to related statutes to align with these new protections.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1080
Fairness for Farm Workers Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3194
Fairness for Farm Workers Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4579
Fairness for Farm Workers Act
Aug 6, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-5304
Introduced in Senate
Sep 3, 2026
Introduced in House
Sep 3, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1080
    Fairness for Farm Workers Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3194
    Fairness for Farm Workers Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4579
    Fairness for Farm Workers Act


  • August 6, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-5304
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 3, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • September 3, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Fairness for Farm Workers Act

USA119th CongressHR-10273| House 
| Updated: 9/3/2026
This bill aims to significantly enhance labor protections for agricultural workers by amending the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 . A primary provision introduces a phased implementation of overtime pay requirements for farm employees. Beginning in 2027, agricultural workers will gradually become eligible for time-and-a-half pay for hours exceeding a specified weekly threshold, eventually reaching the standard 40-hour workweek by 2030. For smaller employers with 25 or fewer employees, these overtime provisions will be phased in over a slightly longer period, starting in 2030 and concluding in 2033. Beyond overtime, the legislation also repeals several long-standing exemptions that have historically excluded agricultural workers from various FLSA protections . These include exemptions related to certain family members, hand harvest laborers, and specific processing or irrigation workers, thereby expanding the scope of covered employees. The effective dates for these changes vary, with some provisions taking effect as early as January 1, 2027, for larger employers, while others are delayed until 2030 or 2033, particularly for smaller agricultural businesses. Conforming amendments are also made to related statutes to align with these new protections.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1080
Fairness for Farm Workers Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3194
Fairness for Farm Workers Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4579
Fairness for Farm Workers Act
Aug 6, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-5304
Introduced in Senate
Sep 3, 2026
Introduced in House
Sep 3, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1080
    Fairness for Farm Workers Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3194
    Fairness for Farm Workers Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4579
    Fairness for Farm Workers Act


  • August 6, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-5304
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 3, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • September 3, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Adelita S. Grijalva

Adelita S. Grijalva

Democratic Representative

Arizona

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted