Mark Takano: “Let me say that the amendments that we are considering to this bill today, which I consider friendly, will address many…”

The work of renewing and perfecting the idea of America does not happen on its own.

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.

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