Contact Congress about H.R. 3495: Direct Seller and Real Estate Agent Harmonization Act

HR 3495 would change the Fair Labor Standards Act so direct sellers and qualified real estate agents are no longer considered employees under federal labor law. This matches how the tax code already treats them, but it could mean losing federal minimum wage and overtime protections.

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Direct Seller and Real Estate Agent Harmonization Act is a House bill waiting for floor action. The latest recorded action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 420.

Latest action on H.R. 3495: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 420.

Who this affects: This bill primarily affects people working as direct sellers (such as those selling products through multi-level marketing companies) and licensed real estate agents who meet the tax code definition. It also affects the companies that hire or contract with these workers.

Why this matters: The FLSA's definition of "employee" determines who gets basic federal labor protections like minimum wage and overtime pay. Changing that definition for direct sellers and real estate agents could affect millions of workers, either by providing clearer rules for flexible work or by removing a safety net they currently have.

Key provisions in H.R. 3495

• The bill changes Section 3(e) of the Fair Labor Standards Act, which is where the law defines what an "employee" is.
• It clearly states that direct sellers and qualified real estate agents would not be considered employees under the FLSA.
• Instead of making up new definitions, the bill borrows existing ones from the federal tax code (26 U.S.C. § 3508(b)) to determine who qualifies.
• This would make federal labor law match federal tax law, where these workers are already treated as non-employees for certain purposes.
• The bill does not create new enforcement powers, reporting requirements, or funding — it only changes a definition in existing law.

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Questions people ask about H.R. 3495

What is H.R. 3495?

HR 3495 would change the Fair Labor Standards Act so direct sellers and qualified real estate agents are no longer considered employees under federal labor law. This matches how the tax code already treats them, but it could mean losing federal minimum wage and overtime protections.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 3495?

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Who should I contact about H.R. 3495?

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