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Congressional Disapproval of New Overtime Exemption Rules.

This document is a Congressional proposal to block new Department of Labor rules on who is exempt from overtime pay. If Congress approves this, the previous rules regarding salaries and overtime will remain in effect, meaning the status of many employees will not change.
Key points
Congress aims to disapprove new Department of Labor rules on overtime pay.
If approved, the rules defining who is exempt from overtime will not take effect.
This means current salary thresholds for overtime-exempt employees will remain unchanged.
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Print number: 118_HJRES_166
Sponsor: Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5]
Process start date: 2024-06-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HJRES_166.

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 2024-06-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Congress aims to disapprove new Department of Labor rules on overtime pay.
  • If approved, the rules defining who is exempt from overtime will not take effect.
  • This means current salary thresholds for overtime-exempt employees will remain unchanged.
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. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

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

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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