Guaranteeing Overtime for Truckers Act

3/23/2025, 11:10 AM
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Bill 119 HR 1962, also known as the Fair Labor Standards Act Amendment, aims to make changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. The main goal of this bill is to eliminate the exemption for certain employees from receiving overtime wages.

Currently, some employees are exempt from receiving overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act. This bill seeks to remove this exemption and ensure that all employees are fairly compensated for any overtime work they perform.

In addition to removing the overtime wages exemption, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to labor standards. These additional purposes are not specified in the summary, but may include further protections for workers or updates to existing labor laws. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1962 is focused on ensuring that all employees are fairly compensated for their work, particularly when it comes to overtime hours. This bill is likely to have a significant impact on labor practices and could lead to improved working conditions for many employees across the country.
Congress
119

Number
HR - 1962

Introduced on
2025-03-06

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/6/2025

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Bill 119 HR 1962, also known as the Fair Labor Standards Act Amendment, aims to make changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. The main goal of this bill is to eliminate the exemption for certain employees from receiving overtime wages.

Currently, some employees are exempt from receiving overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act. This bill seeks to remove this exemption and ensure that all employees are fairly compensated for any overtime work they perform.

In addition to removing the overtime wages exemption, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to labor standards. These additional purposes are not specified in the summary, but may include further protections for workers or updates to existing labor laws. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1962 is focused on ensuring that all employees are fairly compensated for their work, particularly when it comes to overtime hours. This bill is likely to have a significant impact on labor practices and could lead to improved working conditions for many employees across the country.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to remove the overtime wages exemption for certain employees, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Labor and Employment

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Latest Action3/6/2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.