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Proposed Changes to Labor Laws and Retirement Savings.

This resolution paves the way for considering several important bills that could affect your wages, retirement savings, and working conditions. Proposed changes include how overtime is calculated, what counts as hours worked, rules for investing retirement funds, and employer responsibilities. The aim is to help citizens understand the potential consequences of these changes for their daily lives.
Key points
**Retirement Savings**: Potential changes in how your retirement savings are invested, considering various factors.
**Wages and Work Hours**: Proposals to exclude certain activities from paid work hours and alter overtime calculations, especially regarding child and dependent care benefits.
**Tipped Employees**: A revised definition of "tipped employee," which could impact their rights and compensation.
**Joint Employer Responsibility**: Clarification on when two or more companies are jointly responsible for employees, affecting employment terms.
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VOTING RESULTS
2026-01-13
51%
For 214
Against 207
Abstain 0
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Adopted
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HRES_988
Sponsor: Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7]
Process start date: 2026-01-12
Voting date: 2026-01-13
Voting no: 17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2988) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to specify requirements concerning the consideration of pecuniary and non-pecuniary factors, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2262) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exclude certain activities from hours worked, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2270) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exclude child and dependent care services and payments from the rate used to compute overtime compensation; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2312) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to revise the definition of the term ''tipped employee'', and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4366) to clarify the treatment of 2 or more employers as joint employers under the National Labor Relations Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HRES_988.

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 2026-01-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • **Retirement Savings**: Potential changes in how your retirement savings are invested, considering various factors.
  • **Wages and Work Hours**: Proposals to exclude certain activities from paid work hours and alter overtime calculations, especially regarding child and dependent care benefits.
  • **Tipped Employees**: A revised definition of "tipped employee," which could impact their rights and compensation.
  • **Joint Employer Responsibility**: Clarification on when two or more companies are jointly responsible for employees, affecting employment terms.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 214 - 207 (Roll no. 17). (text: CR H670-671)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-13.

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