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HB8980Introduced in the House

Holiday Pay Act

IntroducedHouse Education and Workforce

Introduced by Sarah McBride, District DE

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Official description

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to require employers to compensate employees working on a legal public holiday for such work at a rate that is not less than one and one-half times the regular rate at which the employee is employed, and for other purposes.

Where it stands

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

May 21, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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