Political Quotes

On the recordJune 16, 2010
The Federal Labor Standards Act was passed in 1938, and with some exceptions, there has been a consensus in this country around labor law.
Said by
Sherrod Brown
Democratic · Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Brown highlights the historical consensus on labor law since the 1938 Act.

Share

More from Sherrod Brown

Jan 23, 2025

During Black History Month and throughout the year, it is important that we honor the legacies of those that came before us. Today, I rise to reflect on a remarkable story that hits close to home. I recently learned that a late resident of…

govinfo.gov
Nov 17, 2025

how do we know if this President is working for us? He is working for us if we make over $4 million and are about to pocket a new tax cut of $300,000. He is working for us if we attend Great Gatsby parties at his club or plan to sip…

govinfo.gov
May 5, 2025

I thank the gentlewoman from California, (Ms. Kamlager-Dove), my dear friend and colleague for leading our CBC Special Order hour this evening. Mr. Speaker, I really appreciate Ms. Kamlager-Dove's voice in Congress, from the way she fights…

govinfo.gov
Aug 18, 2025

But ultimately, because Ohio doesn’t have anybody in the Senate advocating for Ohio workers, I came down on that decision.

nbcnews.com

Other voices in this conversation