Bill · H.R. 1962· House(119-HR-1962)
Guaranteeing Overtime for Truckers Act
- Introduced
- 3/6/2025
- Last activity
- 3/6/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Jefferson Van Drew
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Guaranteeing Overtime for Truckers Act," aims to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. The primary purpose is to remove the overtime wages exemption for certain employees. This change would involve striking paragraph (1) of Section 13(b) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The legislation was introduced by Mr. Van Drew and Mr. Takano.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5
Providing overtime pay can increase the disposable income of lower-income workers.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+5
This may increase income for middle-class laborers in the transportation sector.
Would union members be better off under this?+5
The bill strengthens wage protections, which is a core interest for organized labor.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-5
Business owners in the trucking industry will face increased labor costs due to overtime pay requirements.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Removal of overtime exemption: By striking paragraph (1) of Section 13(b) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, the bill would remove the current overtime wage exemption for certain employees (Section 2). This could result in workers receiving overtime pay that they are currently exempt from receiving.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts mentioned: The provided text does not list any specific provisions that would result in negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Middle Class Households+5Good For Union Workers+5Good For Business Owners-5
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Minimum Wage+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+5
- 4/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/6/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Troy NehlsRepublican · Texas
Andrea SalinasDemocrat · Oregon
Mark TakanoDemocrat · California