Mark Takano: “I thank Representative Tokuda for her comments. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Chu), my…”

The 40-hour workweek was established in law nearly 90 years ago.

“Progress is not permanent. Rights do not protect themselves. Democracy does not defend itself.”

It’s time that labor standards caught up. I’m proud to continue partnering with Senator Sanders in reintroducing this bill to make sure that the gains from historically high productivity are felt by all American workers.

We are here because the work that began 63 years ago is unfinished.