To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to protect worker access to employer equity, and for other purposes.
2-2 split: Hamilton and Marshall deem CONSTITUTIONAL under Commerce Clause if limited to interstate activities; Madison and Jefferson deem UNCONSTITUTIONAL as overreach into state and private matters.
Interstate Worker Equity Protection Act
Honors Democratic priorities of strengthening worker protections and financial security in compensation; honors Republican priorities of strict limits to interstate commerce only (federalism), cost caps, sunset for review, and preservation of legitimate business vesting/for-cause…
Path: ~250 House votes: 210 D labor advocates + 40 R business moderates; ~62 Senate votes: 48 D + 14 R from commerce-focused caucus.
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