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H.R. 2262119th CongressIn committeeLatest action Jan 13, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: Flexibility for Workers Education Act
Introduced:
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Employers wouldn't have to pay workers, including overtime, for voluntary training done outside normal work hours.
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This bill would amend the Fair Labor Standards Act so that time employees spend in voluntary lectures, training, or educational programs outside normal work hours doesn't count as "hours worked" for pay purposes. Three conditions must be met: attendance isn't required, skipping it doesn't hurt the employee's job or working conditions, and the employee does no actual work while participating.
This affects hourly workers covered by federal wage-and-hour law, especially those who take job-related training, certification courses, or continuing education offered by their employer.
Supporters say it could encourage employers to offer more training without added labor costs, while critics warn it could reduce pay for skill-building time, particularly since "voluntary" may be hard to define in practice. The change would apply to hours worked starting on the bill's enactment date.
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Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.