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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees".

6/7/2024, 4:05 AM

Summary of Bill HJRES 166

Bill 118 hjres 166, also known as the "Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to 'Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees'", is a piece of legislation that aims to challenge a rule proposed by the Department of Labor.

The rule in question seeks to redefine and clarify the exemptions for certain categories of employees, including executive, administrative, professional, outside sales, and computer employees. The Department of Labor's rule aims to update and modernize the criteria for these exemptions, potentially impacting how these employees are classified and compensated.

However, Bill 118 hjres 166 seeks to disapprove of this rule under chapter 8 of title 5 of the United States Code. This means that Congress is challenging the Department of Labor's proposed rule and seeking to prevent it from being implemented. The bill is currently under consideration in Congress, where lawmakers will debate and vote on whether to approve or disapprove of the Department of Labor's rule. This legislation is significant as it highlights the ongoing discussions and debates surrounding labor laws and regulations in the United States.

Current Status of Bill HJRES 166

Bill HJRES 166 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 5, 2024. Bill HJRES 166 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 5, 2024.  Bill HJRES 166's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of June 5, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 166

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
80
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
80
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 166

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HJRES 166

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees".
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees".

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