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To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 regarding the application of wage and hour provisions to minor league baseball players, and for other purposes.
1/4/2025, 11:12 AM
Summary of Bill HR 10388
Bill 118 hr 10388, also known as the Minor League Baseball Wage and Hour Protection Act, aims to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to ensure that minor league baseball players are protected by the same wage and hour provisions as other workers. Currently, minor league baseball players are exempt from certain labor laws, which has led to concerns about their working conditions and compensation.
The bill seeks to address these concerns by requiring minor league baseball teams to pay their players a minimum wage and provide them with overtime pay for hours worked beyond a certain threshold. Additionally, the bill aims to ensure that minor league players are treated fairly and have access to basic workplace protections, such as safe working conditions and the right to organize.
Overall, the Minor League Baseball Wage and Hour Protection Act is designed to improve the working conditions and compensation of minor league baseball players, who often face long hours, low pay, and limited job security. By extending the same labor protections to minor league players as other workers, the bill seeks to create a more equitable and just system for all athletes in the sport.
The bill seeks to address these concerns by requiring minor league baseball teams to pay their players a minimum wage and provide them with overtime pay for hours worked beyond a certain threshold. Additionally, the bill aims to ensure that minor league players are treated fairly and have access to basic workplace protections, such as safe working conditions and the right to organize.
Overall, the Minor League Baseball Wage and Hour Protection Act is designed to improve the working conditions and compensation of minor league baseball players, who often face long hours, low pay, and limited job security. By extending the same labor protections to minor league players as other workers, the bill seeks to create a more equitable and just system for all athletes in the sport.
Current Status of Bill HR 10388
Bill HR 10388 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 12, 2024. Bill HR 10388 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on December 12, 2024. Bill HR 10388's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of December 12, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 10388
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
3Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 10388
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 10388
To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 regarding the application of wage and hour provisions to minor league baseball players, and for other purposes.
To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 regarding the application of wage and hour provisions to minor league baseball players, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 10388
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