A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the overtime rule published in the Federal Register by the Secretary of Labor on May 23, 2016, would provide millions of workers with greater economic security and was a legally valid exercise of the authority of the Secretary under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jun 29, 2017)
Expresses the sense of Congress that the final rule issued on May 23, 2016, by the Department of Labor titled "Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales and Computer Employees": (1) would provide more than 13 million workers with greater economic security, (2) was created through the legally valid exercises of the congressionally delegated authority of the Department of Labor under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, and (3) should be defended and enforced with due haste.
What just happenedJun 29, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3865-3866)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJun 29, 2017
- Jun 29, 2017IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3865-3866)
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Jun 29, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate