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HR 2891 105th Congress House

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide a limited overtime exemption for employees performing emergency medical services.

Introduced: November 7, 1997 Introduced by: Graham, Lindsey Republican · South Carolina See on congress.gov
Labor and Employment AmbulancesEmergency ManagementEmergency medical personnelHealth
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This bill died when the 105th Congress ended
It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Nov 25, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Nov 8, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2245-2246)
Nov 7, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Nov 7, 1997
Introduced in House
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 Latest action November 25, 1997

Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide a limited overtime exemption for employees performing emergency medical services and transport (including paramedics, emergency medical technicians, and rescue and ambulance service personnel).

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2891: To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide a limited overtime exemption for employees performing emergency medical services.. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-2891/
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"H.R. 2891: To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide a limited overtime exemption for employees performing emergency medical services.." 105th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-2891/.
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H.R. 2891, 105th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-2891/.
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