To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for the preemption of certain State overtime laws for agricultural employees.
Protect Local Farms Act
This bill preempts state laws that provide for a maximum workweek of less than 60 hours for agricultural employees. Under federal law, agricultural employees are generally exempt from maximum hours (i.e., overtime) requirements.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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