119th (2025–2027)
H.R. 1962
This bill would remove a current exemption in federal labor law that allows trucking companies to avoid paying overtime wages to certain truck drivers. Currently, the Fair Labor Standards Act exempts motor carrier employees from overtime protections, meaning truckers can work unlimited hours without receiving extra pay for time over 40 hours per week. The bill would eliminate this exemption and require trucking companies to pay overtime wages to affected drivers. The legislation applies to truck drivers across the country who are currently denied overtime pay under existing federal law. No specific funding or implementation timeline is detailed in the bill text provided.