Bill117th CongressFiled Aug 30, 2022Labor and Employment
H.R. 8756
Protect Local Farms Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Aug 30, 2022)
Protect Local Farms Act
This bill preempts state laws that provide for a maximum workweek of less than 60 hours for agricultural employees. Under federal law, agricultural employees are generally exempt from maximum hours (i.e., overtime) requirements.
What just happenedAug 30, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Jacobs, Chris [R-NY-27](R-NY)Sponsor
4 cosponsors4 R
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- Introduced in HouseAug 30, 2022
- Aug 30, 2022IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House