House bill · H.R. 3495 (119th Congress)

Direct Seller and Real Estate Agent Harmonization Act

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Sep 8, 2026

Sponsor: Kevin Kiley (U.S. Representative, CA-3, Independent)

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Summary

Direct Seller and Real Estate Agent Harmonization Act This bill excludes a real estate agent or a direct seller of consumer products from the definition of an employee for the purpose of applying the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA). Workers who are considered employees under the FLSA must be paid the minimum wage and are generally eligible to receive overtime compensation for hours worked in excess of a 40-hour workweek.

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Where it stands

Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.

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Committee

House Committee on Education and Workforce · U.S. House of Representatives

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Democratic10

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Full history

Sep 8, 2026
In committee
Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Education and Workforce, H. Rept. 119-494, Part II.
Sep 8, 2026
In committee
Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Education and Workforce, H. Rept. 119-494, Part II.
Feb 11, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 420.
Feb 11, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 420.
Feb 11, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 420.

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Feb 11, 2026
Introduced
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 420.
U.S. House
Feb 11, 2026
Reported out of committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-494.
Feb 11, 2026
Reported out of committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-494.
Feb 11, 2026
Reported out of committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-494.
Sep 17, 2025
Committee vote
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 17, 2025
Committee vote
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 17, 2025
Committee vote
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 17, 2025
Reported out of committee
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 16.
Sep 17, 2025
Reported out of committee
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 16.
Sep 17, 2025
Reported out of committee
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 16.
Jun 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
U.S. House
May 19, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
U.S. House of Representatives
May 19, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
U.S. House of Representatives

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