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A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exempt certain employees engaged in outdoor recreational outfitting or guiding services from minimum wage and maximum hours requirements.

Introduced
Jun 18, 2026
Cosponsors
0
Traction
0
Last Action
Jun 18, 2026

Bill Summary

Exempts certain outdoor guides and outfitters from minimum wage and maximum hours requirements. This means their employers wouldn't have to pay them minimum wage or follow standard hour limits.

Sponsored By

Steve Daines
Republican · Montana · Senate

Bill Journey

  1. Jun 18, 2026
  2. Jun 18, 2026You Are Here

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

  3. TBD

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

  4. TBD

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

  5. TBD

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

Why It Matters

This bill affects employees who work as guides or outfitters for outdoor recreational activities, such as hiking or fishing, by potentially reducing their wages and increasing their working hours. It would primarily impact workers in the outdoor recreation industry, particularly those in states with large wilderness areas like Montana.

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
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeSenate Bill · Federal
Primary Topic
CommitteeCommittee on Health
IntroducedJun 18, 2026
Last UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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.