Bill · S. 5646· Senate(119-S-5646)
Direct Seller and Real Estate Agent Harmonization Act
- Introduced
- 9/30/2026
- Last activity
- 9/30/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored by
- Mike Lee
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Direct Seller and Real Estate Agent Harmonization Act. It was introduced in the Senate on September 30, 2026. The purpose of the bill is to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. It aims to clarify the definition of an employee. Specifically, it changes how the law applies to direct sellers and real estate agents.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+6
The bill clarifies that direct sellers and qualified real estate agents are not employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act, providing greater regulatory certainty and operational stability for small businesses operating with independent contractors.
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
Business owners utilizing direct sellers or real estate agents gain legal clarity and protection from unintended employee classification burdens under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+4
Many young adults working as independent real estate agents or direct sellers benefit from clearer independent contractor classifications under federal labor law.
The opposite
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Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2 updates the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 by explicitly stating that the term employee does not include any direct seller or qualified real estate agent, as those terms are defined in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. This could benefit these workers by providing clearer legal definitions regarding their employment status.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any information regarding specific negative consequences, burdens, or sections that would negatively impact individuals or groups.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+5Good For Middle Aged+4Good For Young Adults+4
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+6
- 9/30/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
John CurtisRepublican · Utah