US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US Federal House Bill HR988

Caption

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.

Impact

The proposed changes under H.R. 988 could significantly influence labor standards and practices across the economy. By updating the definitions and exclusions related to overtime, the bill could result in considerable shifts in how employers calculate employee hours, particularly concerning child and dependent care services. This could foster an environment where employers are less liable for certain compensatory claims, potentially impacting the financial stability of workers engaged in these sectors. Ultimately, this legislation aims to create a more predictable legal framework for employers and employees alike.

Summary

H.R. 988 proposes amendments to existing labor laws primarily focusing on the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. The bill aims to clarify various employment definitions and exclusions concerning the calculation of overtime compensation. Specifically, it seeks to exclude certain activities from the definition of hours worked, thus potentially affecting the compensation arrangements for various employee categories. In addition, the bill addresses the definitions of 'tipped employee' and the treatment of multiple employers under the joint employment standard, enhancing regulatory clarity in those areas.

Contention

Noteworthy points of contention surrounding H.R. 988 include discussions related to the perceived advantages for employers at potential costs to employee rights. Critics express concern that excluding certain categories from hours worked may lead to reduced wages for vulnerable populations, especially in the realms of child and dependent care services. Moreover, the clarity provided regarding joint employer status could raise apprehensions about worker protections, with advocates arguing that it might dilute accountability across multiple employers involved in similar labor practices.

Companion Bills

US HB2262

Related Flexibility for Workers Education Act

US HB2270

Related Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act

US HB2312

Related Tipped Employee Protection Act

US HB2988

Related Increase Retirement Earnings Act No Discrimination in My Benefits Act Retirement Proxy Protection Act Providing Complete Information to Retirement Investors Act

US HB4366

Related Save Local Business Act

Previously Filed As

US HR977

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to revise the definition of showerhead; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5184) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from enforcing energy efficiency standards applicable to manufactured housing, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6938) making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

US HR936

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3898) to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make targeted reforms with respect to waters of the United States and other matters, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3383) to amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 with respect to the authority of closed-end companies to invest in private funds; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3638) to direct the Secretary of Energy to prepare periodic assessments and submit reports on the supply chain for the generation and transmission of electricity, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3628) to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to add a standard related to State consideration of reliable generation, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3668) to promote interagency coordination for reviewing certain authorizations under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1071) to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

US HR518

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2913) to authorize support for Ukraine, and for other purposes.

US HR432

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2550) to nullify the Executive order relating to Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs, and for other purposes.

US HR1174

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6387) to amend the Clean Air Act to require revisions to regulations governing the review and handling of air quality monitoring data influenced by exceptional events or actions to mitigate wildfire risk; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6398) to amend the Clean Air Act relating to review by the Environmental Protection Agency of proposed legislation; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6409) to amend the Clean Air Act to clarify standards for emissions emanating from outside of the United States, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1156) expressing support for tax policies that support working families.

US HR1055

Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 7378) to amend the Calder Act to permanently adjust American time, and for other purposes.

US HR1175

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8035) to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through October 20, 2027, and for other purposes.

US HR1140

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5408) to accelerate workplace time-to-contract under the National Labor Relations Act.

US HR725

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1908) to prohibit stock trading and ownership by Members of Congress and their spouses and dependent children, and for other purposes.

US HR1014

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7148) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

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