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Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act: Shorter Week, New Overtime Rules

This act aims to gradually reduce the standard workweek from 40 to 32 hours. This means that after a transition period, working more than 32 hours per week will be considered overtime, for which employees will receive higher pay. These changes could impact work-life balance and overtime earnings.
Key points
The standard workweek will be reduced from 40 to 32 hours over three years.
Work exceeding 32 hours per week will be paid as overtime (1.5 times the regular rate).
Work exceeding 8 hours per day will be paid as overtime (1.5 times the regular rate).
Work exceeding 12 hours per day will be paid as double overtime (2 times the regular rate).
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Print number: 118_HR_1332
Sponsor: Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39]
Process start date: 2023-03-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_1332.

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 2023-03-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The standard workweek will be reduced from 40 to 32 hours over three years.
  • Work exceeding 32 hours per week will be paid as overtime (1.5 times the regular rate).
  • Work exceeding 8 hours per day will be paid as overtime (1.5 times the regular rate).
  • Work exceeding 12 hours per day will be paid as double overtime (2 times the regular rate).
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. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39].

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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