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Overtime Rules for Farm Workers: Federal Preemption of State Laws

This bill aims to standardize overtime rules for agricultural employees across the United States. If passed, state laws that require overtime pay for farm workers after less than 60 hours of work per week would be overridden by federal law. This means agricultural employees in some states might work longer hours without overtime pay if their state law was previously more restrictive.
Key points
The bill establishes federal overtime rules for agricultural employees, setting a 60-hour workweek limit before overtime is applied.
State laws that currently require overtime pay after less than 60 hours per week for farm workers would be preempted.
For agricultural employees in states with stricter regulations, this could mean longer working hours without additional overtime pay.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_8756
Sponsor: Rep. Jacobs, Chris [R-NY-27]
Process start date: 2022-08-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protect Local Farms Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8756.

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 2022-08-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The bill establishes federal overtime rules for agricultural employees, setting a 60-hour workweek limit before overtime is applied.
  • State laws that currently require overtime pay after less than 60 hours per week for farm workers would be preempted.
  • For agricultural employees in states with stricter regulations, this could mean longer working hours without additional overtime pay.
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. Jacobs, Chris [R-NY-27].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

CATEGORIES

Labor Agriculture