H.R. 3499, the Outdoor Recreational Outfitting and Guiding Act, would exempt certain outdoor recreation businesses from federal minimum wage and overtime requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The exemption applies to employees at companies that provide outdoor recreational outfitting (such as equipment rentals) or guiding services, but only if the business operates for no more than seven months per year or has significantly uneven revenue between the first and second halves of the year—meaning one six-month period brings in no more than one-third of the annual revenue. This change would affect outdoor recreation workers at seasonal or fluctuating-revenue businesses, potentially reducing their labor protections during busy seasons. The amendment would take effect immediately upon the bill's enactment for all workweeks following that date. No specific funding is allocated, as the bill primarily creates an exemption from existing wage requirements rather than establishing a new program.
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