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Introduced
11/09/2023
11/09/2023
In Committee
11/09/2023
11/09/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to remove the overtime wages exemption for certain employees, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to remove the overtime wages exemption for certain employees, specifically truckers. The bill repeals Section 13(b)(1) of the Act, which currently exempts certain transportation workers, including truck drivers, from the overtime pay requirements. This means that truckers will now be eligible for overtime pay under federal law.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (6)
Alex Padilla (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5461) (on 11/09/2023)
Bill Topics
Labor and Employment
- ‐ Fair Labor Standards
Transportation
- ‐ Truck and Automobile Safety
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/3273/all-info | 11/10/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s3273/BILLS-118s3273is.pdf | 11/17/2023 |
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