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Higher Pay for Food Workers Supplying Government

This bill aims to ensure that workers producing meat, poultry, and processed food for the federal government receive fair compensation. This means companies supplying food to the government will need to pay their workers at least the prevailing local rate, potentially impacting job stability and working conditions in the food sector.
Key points
Companies supplying food to the federal government must pay workers prevailing local rates, including wages and benefits.
Prevailing rates will be determined by the Department of Labor, considering existing collective bargaining agreements.
Collective bargaining agreements for wages and benefits will not be superseded by new prevailing rates if they are more favorable to workers.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_4559
Sponsor: Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2]
Process start date: 2023-07-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Food Worker Pay Standards Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4559.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-07-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Companies supplying food to the federal government must pay workers prevailing local rates, including wages and benefits.
  • Prevailing rates will be determined by the Department of Labor, considering existing collective bargaining agreements.
  • Collective bargaining agreements for wages and benefits will not be superseded by new prevailing rates if they are more favorable to workers.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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