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DemocratBill · S. 893· Senate(119-S-893)

Guaranteeing Overtime for Truckers Act

Rep. Padilla
Age: 53 years
California
Introduced
3/6/2025
Last activity
3/6/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1606-1607)
Sponsored by
Alex Padilla
Cosponsors
Democrat - 4Republican - 0
Labor and Employment
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is titled the "Guaranteeing Overtime for Truckers Act." It aims to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. The primary purpose is to remove the overtime wages exemption for certain employees. Specifically, it seeks to repeal section 13(b)(1) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Would union members be better off under this?+5

    The bill strengthens worker protections by ensuring they are compensated for extra hours worked.

  • Does this raise the lowest wage an employer may pay?+5

    The bill removes the overtime exemption, ensuring certain employees are paid time-and-a-half for overtime hours worked.

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3

    Increased earnings from overtime pay provide more financial stability for low-income workers.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.