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Today, the House passed H.R. 6094, the Regulatory Relief for Small Businesses, Schools, and Nonprofits Act by a bipartisan vote of 246-177. The bill, cosponsored by Congressman French Hill (AR-02), would provide a six-month delay to the Department of Labor’s Overtime rule set to go into effect on December 1, 2016.

Following passage of the bill, Congressman Hill stated:

“I have heard from businesses of all sizes, nonprofits, colleges, and our cities across Arkansas about the damaging effects the rule will have on local economies. The simplest fix remains the administration abandoning the overtime rule in its current form, and working with Congress to conduct sound economic analysis to revamp the rule so that it reflects the differing needs of different industries and geographic regions in the United States. However, the administration has shown no interest in taking that action. Enacting this common-sense, bipartisan bill would provide relief for those hit hardest by this unworkable rule while providing Congress the time we need to provide an effective solution.”

Related:

Hill: Another Misguided Rule From the Department of Labor

Hill Statement on 21 States’ Decision to Challenge Misguided Obama Overtime Rule

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