In CommitteeFiled May 21, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. McBride, Sarah [D-DE-At Large] (D)
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
May 21, 2026
Summary
The Holiday Pay Act amends the Fair Labor Standards Act to make a 1.5 × regular‑rate wage mandatory for any employee who works on a legal public holiday. It applies to workers employed by businesses that produce goods or services for commerce. The change aims to ensure fair compensation for holiday labor and aligns holiday pay with existing overtime protections.
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