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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 calculations. This means greater flexibility in scheduling, which can make it easier to balance professional duties with personal life, without losing the right to overtime pay in other situations.
Key points
Federal firefighters can swap work hours with other firefighters from the same agency.
Hours swapped under this flexible arrangement will not count towards overtime limits, providing more freedom in managing work time.
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Print number: 117_S_838
Sponsor: Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
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_S_838.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

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 swapped under this flexible arrangement will not count towards overtime limits, providing more freedom in managing work time.
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 Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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