HR 2262
119th Congress
House
Labor and Employment
Employment and training programs
Labor standards
Wages and earnings
Flexibility for Workers Education Act
Everywhere this bill has been
19 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 13, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 13, 2026
On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 215 (Roll no. 19).
Jan 13, 2026
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 215 (Roll no. 19).
Jan 13, 2026
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 213 (Roll no. 18).
Jan 13, 2026
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H692-693)
Jan 13, 2026
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 2262, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Norcross demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jan 13, 2026
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Jan 13, 2026
Mr. Norcross moved to recommit to the Committee on Education and Workforce. (text: CR H680-681)
Jan 13, 2026
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jan 13, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2262.
Jan 13, 2026
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2988, H.R. 2262, H.R. 2270, H.R. 2312 and H.R. 4366. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2988 under a structured rule, and H.R. 2262, H.R. 2270, H.R. 2312, and H.R. 4366 under a closed rule. The rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Jan 13, 2026
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 988. (consideration: CR H677-681; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H677-678)
Jan 12, 2026
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 988 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2988, H.R. 2262, H.R. 2270, H.R. 2312 and H.R. 4366. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2988 under a structured rule, and H.R. 2262, H.R. 2270, H.R. 2312, and H.R. 4366 under a closed rule. The rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Dec 30, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 369.
Dec 30, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-423.
Apr 9, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 13.
Apr 9, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 21, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Mar 21, 2025
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
2
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2026 | House · vote #19 | On Passage | Failed | 209–215 | See who voted → |
| Jan 13, 2026 | House · vote #18 | On Motion to Recommit | Failed | 209–213 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Flexibility for Workers Education Act
This bill modifies the definition of hours worked under the Fair Labor Standards Act to exclude certain voluntary training that occurs outside an employee's regular working hours. Such training does not count as hours worked even if it is offered by the employer, provided that an employee's working conditions are not adversely affected by choosing not to participate and the employee does not perform any work for the employer during the training.
What's happening now
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Committees of jurisdiction
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