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.
Modern Action explains what the legislation does, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.
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.
You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.
Officially: 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.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend HR3495. Modern Action explains what the bill does, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
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The debate
Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Latest: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 420. (2/11/2026)
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to Direct Seller and Real Estate Agent Harmonization Act, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
Modern Action keeps the action tied to the bill itself: what it does, where it is in the process (floor pending), which office can still act, and what ask belongs in the message.
You are not starting from a blank form. Modern Action drafts the message around HR3495, your stance, and the reasons you choose, then lets you edit and send when ready.
