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H.R. 2815 99th Congress House

Home Employment Enterprise Act

Official title: A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to facilitate industrial homework, including sewing, knitting, and craftmaking.

Introduced: June 20, 1985 See on congress.gov
Labor and Employment HandicraftHome laborHours of laborJewelry trade
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Minimum wagesStandardsWages
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This bill died when the 99th Congress ended
It never became law before the 99th Congress (1985–1986) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jul 15, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Labor Standards.
Jun 20, 1985
Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.
Jun 20, 1985
Introduced in House
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 Latest action July 15, 1985

Referred to Subcommittee on Labor Standards.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Home Employment Enterprise Act - Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to permit individuals to engage in industrial homework (including sewing, knitting, jewelry, or craftmaking) or perform any service in or about their place of residence as employees of any employer covered by such Act if the employer complies with minimum wage and maximum hours requirements under such Act.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2815: Home Employment Enterprise Act. 99th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HR-2815/
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"H.R. 2815: Home Employment Enterprise Act." 99th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HR-2815/.
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H.R. 2815, 99th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HR-2815/.
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