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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification…

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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act".

Introduced: March 6, 2024 Introduced by: Kiley, Kevin Independent · California See on congress.gov
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 5, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 369.
Apr 5, 2024
Reported by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 118-445.
Mar 21, 2024
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 13.
Mar 21, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 12, 2024
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1143-1144)
Mar 6, 2024
Introduced in House
Mar 6, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Department of Labor titled Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act and published on January 10, 2024.

The final rule addresses how to determine whether a worker is properly classified as an employee or an independent contractor for purposes of requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) that address issues such as minimum wage and overtime compensation. The rights and protections provided by the FLSA apply only to employees.

What's happening now April 5, 2024

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 369.

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  • SJRES 63 Identical bill A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule …
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 Cosponsors 67
All 67 Republican 57
Garcia, Mike
· Mar 29, 2024
Mooney, Alexander
· Mar 29, 2024
Bishop, Dan
· Mar 21, 2024
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Houchin, Erin
Indiana · Mar 21, 2024
Rodgers, Cathy
· Mar 20, 2024
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Smucker, Lloyd
Pennsylvania · Mar 20, 2024
 R
Biggs, Andy
Arizona · Mar 19, 2024
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James, John
Michigan · Mar 19, 2024
 R
Balderson, Troy
Ohio · Mar 15, 2024
 R
Barr, Andy
Kentucky · Mar 15, 2024
 R
Clyde, Andrew S.
Georgia · Mar 15, 2024
 R
Finstad, Brad
Minnesota · Mar 15, 2024
 R
Rutherford, John H.
Florida · Mar 15, 2024
 R
Allen, Rick W.
Georgia · Mar 6, 2024
 R
Babin, Brian
Texas · Mar 6, 2024
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Bean, Aaron
Florida · Mar 6, 2024
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Burlison, Eric
Missouri · Mar 6, 2024
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Cline, Ben
Virginia · Mar 6, 2024
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Cloud, Michael
Texas · Mar 6, 2024
 R
Curtis, John R.
Utah · Mar 6, 2024
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Davidson, Warren
Ohio · Mar 6, 2024
 R
Donalds, Byron
Florida · Mar 6, 2024
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Dunn, Neal P.
Florida · Mar 6, 2024
 R
Estes, Ron
Kansas · Mar 6, 2024
Ferguson, A.
· Mar 6, 2024
 R
Flood, Mike
Nebraska · Mar 6, 2024
 R
Foxx, Virginia
North Carolina · Mar 6, 2024
 R
Fulcher, Russ
Idaho · Mar 6, 2024
Good, Bob
· Mar 6, 2024
 R
Gooden, Lance
Texas · Mar 6, 2024
 R
Grothman, Glenn
Wisconsin · Mar 6, 2024
 R
Guthrie, Brett
Kentucky · Mar 6, 2024
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Hill, J. French
Arkansas · Mar 6, 2024
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Hinson, Ashley
Iowa · Mar 6, 2024
 R
Issa, Darrell
California · Mar 6, 2024
 R
Kean, Thomas H.
New Jersey · Mar 6, 2024
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Kim, Young
California · Mar 6, 2024
Lesko, Debbie
· Mar 6, 2024
 R
Letlow, Julia
Louisiana · Mar 6, 2024
 R
Loudermilk, Barry
Georgia · Mar 6, 2024
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Mann, Tracey
Kansas · Mar 6, 2024
 R
McClain, Lisa C.
Michigan · Mar 6, 2024
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Miller, Mary E.
Illinois · Mar 6, 2024
 R
Moolenaar, John R.
Michigan · Mar 6, 2024
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Moran, Nathaniel
Texas · Mar 6, 2024
 R
Norman, Ralph
South Carolina · Mar 6, 2024
 R
Obernolte, Jay
California · Mar 6, 2024
 R
Ogles, Andrew
Tennessee · Mar 6, 2024
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Owens, Burgess
Utah · Mar 6, 2024
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Palmer, Gary J.
Alabama · Mar 6, 2024
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.J. Res. 116: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act".. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HJRES-116/
MLA
"H.J. Res. 116: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act".." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HJRES-116/.
Bluebook (legal)
H.J. Res. 116, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HJRES-116/.
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[H.J. Res. 116: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act".](https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HJRES-116/)
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