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Congress Blocks New Overtime Pay Rules for Salaried Employees.

This Congressional resolution aims to nullify a new Department of Labor rule defining which salaried employees are exempt from overtime pay. If passed, the existing, older standards for determining overtime eligibility for executive, administrative, and professional staff will remain in effect. This action prevents potentially millions of workers from gaining new rights to mandatory overtime compensation.
Key points
Overtime Rule Disapproval: Congress seeks to reject the Department of Labor's regulation concerning overtime exemptions.
Status Quo Maintained: The current salary thresholds and definitions used to determine who is exempt from overtime pay will not change.
Financial Impact: Employees who would have qualified for overtime pay under the blocked rule will not receive that increased financial protection.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_SJRES_97
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
Process start date: 2024-06-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A joint resolution 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_SJRES_97.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-06-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Overtime Rule Disapproval: Congress seeks to reject the Department of Labor's regulation concerning overtime exemptions.
  • Status Quo Maintained: The current salary thresholds and definitions used to determine who is exempt from overtime pay will not change.
  • Financial Impact: Employees who would have qualified for overtime pay under the blocked rule will not receive that increased financial protection.
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. Braun, Mike [R-IN].

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 2025-12-26.

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Labor