Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1180) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide compensatory time for employees in the private sector; providing for proceedings during the period from May 5, 2017, through May 15, 2017; and for other purposes.

Bill H.Res. 299, also known as the Working Families Flexibility Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to allow private sector employees to receive compensatory time off instead of overtime pay. This bill was introduced in the US Congress to provide more flexibility for employees in managing their work-life balance.

The bill outlines that employees who work more than 40 hours in a week can choose to receive compensatory time off at a rate of 1.5 hours for every hour of overtime worked. This time off can be used at a later date, subject to the employer's approval. The bill also includes provisions to ensure that employees are not coerced or forced to choose compensatory time off over overtime pay.

H.Res. 299 sets forth the rules for considering H.R. 1180, the main bill that would amend the Fair Labor Standards Act. It also outlines the procedures and schedule for the legislative proceedings from May 5, 2017, through May 15, 2017. Overall, the bill aims to provide employees with more flexibility in managing their work schedules and personal lives, while also ensuring that they are fairly compensated for their work. It is important to note that this summary is non-partisan and focuses on the factual details of the legislation.