Restoring Overtime Pay Act of 2026
Key claim: The Restoring Overtime Pay Act of 2026 (HR8868) was introduced in the 119th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Abstract
(HR8868 · 119th Congress) Latest action (2026-05-15): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Why this matters
Overtime pay eligibility under the FLSA determines how many salaried workers must be paid time-and-a-half beyond 40 hours, and shifts in the salary threshold or duties tests directly change payroll costs for employers and take-home pay for workers. A bill titled ‘Restoring Overtime Pay’ signals a legislative attempt to re-anchor the DOL white-collar exemption regime — an area currently in flux after judicial vacatur of the 2024 rule. Status is early: introduction only, referred to committee, with no markup or CBO score.