Mark Takano: “This committee is about moving people, goods, and services safely and efficiently across the country.”

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

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.

Let’s finish the assignment, make Dr. King’s dream a reality, and fulfill the promise of a better America.

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