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Direct Seller and Real Estate Agent Harmonization Act

USA119th CongressHR-3495| House 
| Updated: 2/11/2026
Kevin Kiley

Kevin Kiley

Republican Representative

California

Cosponsors (31)
Tom Cole (Republican)Jeff Crank (Republican)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Mark Alford (Republican)Vince Fong (Republican)Michael Baumgartner (Republican)Young Kim (Republican)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Nathaniel Moran (Republican)Ken Calvert (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)Brad Finstad (Republican)Josh Harder (Democratic)Blake D. Moore (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Mark B. Messmer (Republican)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Lisa C. McClain (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Mike Thompson (Democratic)John J. McGuire (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislative proposal seeks to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) by providing a specific clarification to its definition of "employee." The bill explicitly states that individuals working as direct sellers or qualified real estate agents will not be classified as employees under the Act. By excluding these professions from the FLSA's definition of employee, the legislation aims to treat them as independent contractors. This reclassification would mean they are not subject to federal labor protections and requirements, such as minimum wage, overtime pay, and certain child labor provisions, which typically apply to employees.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5419
Direct Seller and Real Estate Agent Harmonization Act
May 19, 2025
Introduced in House
May 19, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sep 17, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 17, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 16.
Feb 11, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 420.
Feb 11, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-494.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5419
    Direct Seller and Real Estate Agent Harmonization Act


  • May 19, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 19, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.


  • September 17, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • September 17, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 16.


  • February 11, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 420.


  • February 11, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-494.

Labor and Employment

Labor standardsSelf-employed

Direct Seller and Real Estate Agent Harmonization Act

USA119th CongressHR-3495| House 
| Updated: 2/11/2026
This legislative proposal seeks to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) by providing a specific clarification to its definition of "employee." The bill explicitly states that individuals working as direct sellers or qualified real estate agents will not be classified as employees under the Act. By excluding these professions from the FLSA's definition of employee, the legislation aims to treat them as independent contractors. This reclassification would mean they are not subject to federal labor protections and requirements, such as minimum wage, overtime pay, and certain child labor provisions, which typically apply to employees.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5419
Direct Seller and Real Estate Agent Harmonization Act
May 19, 2025
Introduced in House
May 19, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sep 17, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 17, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 16.
Feb 11, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 420.
Feb 11, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-494.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5419
    Direct Seller and Real Estate Agent Harmonization Act


  • May 19, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 19, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.


  • September 17, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • September 17, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 16.


  • February 11, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 420.


  • February 11, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-494.
Kevin Kiley

Kevin Kiley

Republican Representative

California

Cosponsors (31)
Tom Cole (Republican)Jeff Crank (Republican)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Mark Alford (Republican)Vince Fong (Republican)Michael Baumgartner (Republican)Young Kim (Republican)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Nathaniel Moran (Republican)Ken Calvert (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)Brad Finstad (Republican)Josh Harder (Democratic)Blake D. Moore (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Mark B. Messmer (Republican)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Lisa C. McClain (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Mike Thompson (Democratic)John J. McGuire (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

Labor and Employment

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Labor standardsSelf-employed