In CommitteeFiled Aug 5, 2026
Sponsor: Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ] (D)
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Aug 5, 2026
Summary
The proposal amends the Fair Labor Standards Act to require employers to pay workers twice their normal hourly rate for overtime. It would affect most hourly employees who work more than 40 hours a week, increasing their take‑home pay. The change aims to strengthen worker compensation for extra hours worked.
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