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Federal Firefighter Work Flexibility: Overtime Pay Changes

This act introduces changes for federal firefighters, allowing them to swap work hours with colleagues without affecting overtime pay calculations. This means more flexibility in scheduling, which can help balance work and personal life, but will not impact their overtime earnings for such swaps.
Key points
Federal firefighters can swap work hours with other firefighters from the same agency.
Hours worked under this flexible arrangement will not count towards overtime pay calculations.
The change aims to increase scheduling flexibility for firefighters.
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Print number: 117_HR_2059
Sponsor: Rep. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3]
Process start date: 2021-03-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Federal Firefighter Flexibility and Fairness Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_2059.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal firefighters can swap work hours with other firefighters from the same agency.
  • Hours worked under this flexible arrangement will not count towards overtime pay calculations.
  • The change aims to increase scheduling flexibility for firefighters.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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