H.R. 8868 Introduced Labor and Employment

Restoring Overtime Pay Act of 2026

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to establish a minimum salary threshold for bona fide executive, administrative, and professional employees exempt from Federal overtime compensation requirements, and automatically update such threshold each year, and for other purposes.

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Sponsor Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39] Introduced May 15, 2026 Cosponsors 35 (35 D) Latest action May 15, 2026

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  1. May 15, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  2. May 15, 2026 Introduced in House

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