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New Work Hour Rules: Training and Washing Excluded.

This act changes how work hours are calculated. Time spent on training, education, or washing before or after work may no longer count as paid hours, provided certain conditions are met. This impacts what employees are compensated for.
Key points
Time spent on training and education outside regular work hours will not be counted as paid hours if participation is voluntary and doesn't affect employment.
Time spent changing clothes or washing at the start/end of the workday can be excluded from work hours if agreed upon in a collective bargaining agreement or by custom.
Employees will not be paid for these activities if they do not perform productive work for the employer during that time.
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VOTING RESULTS
2026-01-13
51%
For 209
Against 215
Abstain 0
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Status: Failed
Civic Will
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2262
Sponsor: Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2]
Process start date: 2025-03-21
Voting date: 2026-01-13
Voting no: 19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Flexibility for Workers Education Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_2262.

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 2025-03-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Time spent on training and education outside regular work hours will not be counted as paid hours if participation is voluntary and doesn't affect employment.
  • Time spent changing clothes or washing at the start/end of the workday can be excluded from work hours if agreed upon in a collective bargaining agreement or by custom.
  • Employees will not be paid for these activities if they do not perform productive work for the employer during that time.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Failed.

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. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 215 (Roll no. 19).

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Labor