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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.

6/10/2026, 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.

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
18
Democrat Cosponsors
18
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9216

Primary Policy Focus

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.

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