The Fair Pay Act of 2026 is designed to combat wage discrimination in the United States by amending the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. Its primary goal is to ensure that employees receive equal pay for equivalent jobs, regardless of sex, race, or national origin. By addressing longstanding wage disparities, the act promotes fair compensation practices across various sectors. The act establishes a clear prohibition against paying different wages for equivalent work based on sex, race, or national origin.