The FABRIC Act prohibits garment industry employers from paying workers by piece rate and requires hourly wages at least equal to the federal minimum wage, taking effect six months after enactment. The bill also makes companies that contract for or license garment manufacturing brands jointly liable with employers for wage violations, unless they can prove they had no knowledge of the violation, though exceptions exist for certain collective bargaining agreements and performance bonuses. To enforce these requirements, the legislation establishes a new Office of the Garment Industry within the Department of Labor, headed by an Undersecretary who will oversee manufacturer registration, support domestic garment production, and enforce federal wage and hour laws. The bill authorizes $10 million for fiscal year 2027 to establish the office and $3 million annually through 2032 for ongoing operations. A severability clause ensures that if any portion of the act is ruled unconstitutional, the remainder will continue to be enforced.