HR4551Referred to Committee

Employee Paycheck and Small Business Protection Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-07-21
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Maxine Waters
Maxine Waters
Democrat · CA · Representative
Votes with party: 97.8% (642 recorded votes)

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Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2025-07-21

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Plain-English Summary

The legislation would protect workers' paychecks and help small businesses by establishing financial safeguards and regulations in the banking and financial sector. The bill aims to ensure that employees receive their wages reliably while reducing financial burdens on small business owners. It is currently under review by congressional committees to determine which provisions fall under their respective areas of responsibility.

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Finance and Financial Sector
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