The Fair Wages for Incarcerated Workers Act of 2026 aims to ensure that incarcerated individuals who work while in correctional facilities are covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. This legislation seeks to provide these workers with the same protections and rights as other employees, including minimum wage and working conditions. Key provisions of the Act include the definition of "incarcerated worker" as anyone who performs work in a correctional facility, whether operated by a public agency or a private entity under contract.