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Introduced
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to require employers to compensate employees working on a legal public holiday for such work at a rate that is not less than one and one-half times the regular rate at which the employee is employed, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Holiday Pay Act," amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to establish a new requirement for employers: employees who work on a "legal public holiday," defined as any federal holiday listed in title 5 of the U.S. Code, must be paid at a rate of at least one and one-half times their regular hourly wage for that work. This overtime pay for holiday work is specifically excluded from being counted towards any other overtime compensation an employee might be due. The bill also makes conforming amendments to various sections of the Fair Labor Standards Act to include this new "legal public holiday compensation" in provisions related to prohibited acts, enforcement, and statutes of limitations, ensuring that employers comply with this new mandate and that employees can recover any unpaid holiday wages.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 02/12/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3867/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/s3867/BILLS-119s3867is.pdf |
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