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Living Wage for Federal Contractors Act introduced to establish new wage requirements

Original title: Living Wage for Federal Contractors Act

July 2, 2026

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Where This Stands

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

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Signed

Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action

Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.Jul 2, 2026

Version history

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The Frame

What this does

This legislation proposes a change to minimum compensation standards for employees of private companies holding federal government contracts.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Federal contractors

These entities would be required to comply with new wage standards for their employees if the bill is enacted.

Employees of federal contractors

These workers would be subject to new minimum wage requirements established by the legislation.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

The Living Wage for s Act was introduced to establish new wage requirements for employees working under federal contracts. The bill is currently under review by the House Committee on Education and Workforce and the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This legislation proposes a change to minimum compensation standards for employees of private companies holding federal government contracts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this bill do?

The bill proposes to establish a living wage requirement for individuals employed by s, though specific wage thresholds are not defined in the current text.

What is the current status of the bill?

As of July 2, 2026, the bill has been introduced and referred to the relevant House committees for consideration.

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Federal Labor Standards

The introduction of this bill signals a legislative attempt to standardize wages for the federal contracting workforce.

Living Wage for Federal Contractors Act

Connected Entities

organizationCommittee on Oversight and Government Reform“House committee assigned to review the bill.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Education and Workforce“House committee assigned to review the bill.”Map →

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