SB5646: Direct Seller and Real Estate Agent Harmonization Act

What the bill says

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to clarify the definition of employee as it relates to direct sellers and real estate agents, and for other purposes.

From the introduced text, September 30, 2026:

A BILL To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to clarify the definition of employee as it relates to direct sellers and real estate agents, and for other purposes. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Direct Seller and Real Estate Agent Harmonization Act . SECTION 2. Definition of employee Section 3(e) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ( 29 U.S.C. 203(e) ) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking paragraphs (2), (3), and (4), and inserting paragraphs (2), (3), (4), (5), and (6), ; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (5) the following: (6) The term employee does not include any direct seller or qualified real estate agent (as such terms are defined in section 3508(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986). .

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Sponsors

• Lee, Mike (R) · primary sponsor
• Curtis, John (R)

Latest actions

1. September 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
2. September 30, 2026: Introduced in Senate

Common questions

What is SB5646?

SB5646 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Direct Seller and Real Estate Agent Harmonization Act.

What does SB5646 do?

In its own words: To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to clarify the definition of employee as it relates to direct sellers and real estate agents, and for other purposes.

What is the status of SB5646?

In committee as of September 30, 2026. Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (September 30, 2026).

Who sponsored SB5646?

Lee, Mike (R), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SB5646?

On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5646