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Introduced
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
In Committee
04/09/2025
04/09/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exclude certain activities from hours worked, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Flexibility for Workers Education Act," amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to clarify what counts as "hours worked" for employees. Specifically, it adds a provision that excludes time spent attending or participating in educational or training programs, or similar activities like lectures, from being counted as hours worked. This exclusion applies only if the attendance or participation happens outside of the employee's regular working hours, is voluntary with no negative consequences for not attending, and the employee does not perform any work for the employer during the program. This change aims to provide more flexibility for workers to pursue education and training without impacting their overtime pay calculations, provided these activities meet the specified conditions.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2262/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr2262/BILLS-119hr2262rh.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr2262/BILLS-119hr2262ih.pdf |
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