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This bill proposes to modify the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) of 1938 by preempting state overtime laws for agricultural workers. Specifically, the bill would prevent states from implementing overtime regulations that require fewer than 60 hours of work per week for agricultural employees. Under current law, states have the ability to set their own overtime standards for agricultural workers, but this bill would establish a nationwide standard that allows agricultural workers to work up to 60 hours in a week before qualifying for overtime pay. This change could potentially impact agricultural workers' working conditions and earnings, potentially benefiting farmers by providing more flexibility in scheduling labor-intensive work during peak seasons, while potentially limiting worker protections at the state level. The bill's title, "Protect Local Farms Act," suggests its intent is to support agricultural businesses by creating a more uniform and potentially less restrictive overtime policy for farm workers.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/240/all-info