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Double the Wage for Overtime Act of 2026

6/25/2026, 8:08 AM

Summary of Bill HR 9216

The bill titled "To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to adjust the rate employers pay for overtime hours from one and one-half to two times the regular rate," designated as H.R. 9216 in the 119th Congress, was introduced on June 9, 2026. The bill aims to increase the rate at which employers must pay employees for overtime hours, adjusting it from one and one-half times the regular rate to two times the regular rate as mandated by the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938.

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Current Status of Bill HR 9216

Bill HR 9216 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 9, 2026. Bill HR 9216 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on June 9, 2026.  Bill HR 9216's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of June 9, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9216

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
59
Democrat Cosponsors
59
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9216

Primary Policy Focus

Labor and Employment

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9216

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to adjust the rate employers pay for overtime hours from one and one-half to two times the regular rate.
To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to adjust the rate employers pay for overtime hours from one and one-half to two times the regular rate.

Comments

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Mac Yang

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14 days ago

I believe this bill is a step in the wrong direction. It will only hurt small businesses like mine by increasing labor costs and reducing our ability to stay competitive. It's important to consider the impact on all stakeholders before rushing to pass legislation like this. #SmallBusinessesAffected

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 9216

Greg Casar
Greg Casar
TexasDemocrat
Bonnie Watson Coleman
Bonnie Watson Coleman
New JerseyDemocrat
Rashida Tlaib
Rashida Tlaib
MichiganDemocrat
Dina Titus
Dina Titus
NevadaDemocrat
Lateefah Simon
Lateefah Simon
CaliforniaIndependent
Emily Randall
Emily Randall
WashingtonIndependent

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