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BillHR 9216 · 119

Double the Wage for Overtime Act of 2026

Introduced
Jun 9, 2026
Cosponsors
19
Traction
0
Last Action
Jun 9, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires employers to pay double the regular wage for overtime work, increasing the overtime pay rate. Increases the amount of money workers earn when they work more than a standard full-time schedule.

Sponsored By

Greg Casar
Democrat · Texas · House

Bill Journey

  1. Jun 9, 2026
  3. Jun 9, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects workers who are eligible for overtime pay, requiring their employers to pay them twice their regular wage for overtime hours. It would increase the earnings of workers who regularly work overtime, such as those in manufacturing, transportation, and healthcare.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Democratic1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMoney & Economy
CommitteeCommittee on Education and Workforce
IntroducedJun 9, 2026
Last UpdatedJun 9, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Subjects
  • Economy

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.