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IndependentBill · H.R. 3495· House(119-HR-3495)

Direct Seller and Real Estate Agent Harmonization Act

Rep. Kiley
Age: 41 years
California
Introduced
5/19/2025
Last activity
9/8/2026 — Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Education and Workforce, H. Rept. 119-494, Part II.
Sponsored by
Kevin Kiley
Cosponsors
Independent - 0Democrat - 11
Labor and Employment
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The Direct Seller and Real Estate Agent Harmonization Act aims to change the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. It modifies the definition of "employee" to exclude direct sellers and qualified real estate agents. These terms are defined based on section 3508(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

Yes

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+6

    Business owners avoid the risks and costs associated with classifying direct sellers and real estate agents as employees.

  • Does this make it easier to run a small business?+4

    Reduces compliance costs and legal liability for businesses hiring direct sellers and real estate agents by clarifying they are not employees.

The opposite· 3 of 6

  • Does this raise the lowest wage an employer may pay?-5

    Direct sellers and real estate agents will be explicitly excluded from FLSA minimum wage protections.

  • Does this increase support for people who lose their jobs?-3

    Excluding these workers from 'employee' status may limit their access to unemployment insurance tied to employment status.

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-3

    Low-income direct sellers or agents lose FLSA minimum wage and overtime protections.