A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to clarify the definition of employee as it relates to direct sellers and real estate agents, and for other purposes.
Latest action (30 Sep 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
This bill, S. 5646, titled "A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to clarify the definition of employee as it relates to direct sellers and real estate agents, and for other purposes," has been introduced in the Senate by Senator Mike Lee. The stated purpose of the bill is to make changes to how the law defines who qualifies as an "employee," specifically in situations involving direct sellers and real estate agents.
The precise details of these proposed changes, including the specific criteria for defining an employee in these contexts, are not yet available as the full text of the bill has not been published. However, any amendments to the Fair Labor Standards Act could potentially affect how individuals working as direct sellers or real estate agents are classified and, consequently, their rights and protections under federal labor law.
As of now, the bill has just been introduced in the 119th Congress. Its status is "Introduced," and the latest action was its introduction on September 30, 2026. For S. 5646 to potentially become law, it would need to pass through various legislative stages in both the Senate and the House of Representatives, and then be signed by the President.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on September 30, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does S. 5646 do?
- This bill, S. 5646, titled "A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to clarify the definition of employee as it relates to direct sellers and real estate agents, and for other purposes," has been introduced in the Senate by Senator Mike Lee. The stated purpose of the bill is to make changes to how the law defines who qualifies as an "employee," specifically in situations involving direct sellers and real estate agents. The precise details of these proposed changes, including the specific criteria for defining an employee in these contexts, are not yet available as the full text of the bill has not been published. However, any amendments to the Fair Labor Standards Act could potentially affect how individuals working as direct sellers or real estate agents are classified and, consequently, their rights and protections under federal labor law. As of now, the bill has just been introduced in the 119th Congress. Its status is "Introduced," and the latest action was its introduction on September 30, 2026. For S. 5646 to potentially become law, it would need to pass through various legislative stages in both the Senate and the House of Representatives, and then be signed by the President.
- Has S. 5646 become law?
- Not yet. As of 30 Sep 2026, S. 5646 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 5646?
- S. 5646 was sponsored by Sen. Mike Lee [R-UT] (Republican-UT), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5646?
- Introduced (30 Sep 2026).
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