Bill would exclude RSUs from overtime pay calculations
In markupH.R. 8660Latest action
Sponsor: Ryan Mackenzie · Representative · PA
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Official title: Valuing Employee Stock Today Act
119th Congress
Topics: Jobs & the economy
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HR 8660 would exclude restricted stock units from overtime pay math, matching treatment already given to stock options.
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What does this do?
HR 8660 would amend the Fair Labor Standards Act to add restricted stock units (RSUs) to the types of equity compensation excluded from an employee's "regular rate" of pay used to calculate overtime. It also updates the law so the value counts as excluded when RSUs are accepted, not just when stock options are exercised. The change would take effect 90 days after enactment.
Who does it affect?
This affects employers who pay workers partly in company stock, especially RSUs, and employees who receive such compensation and also work overtime.
Why does it matter?
The bill aims to remove legal uncertainty, since RSUs weren't common in 2000 when the original stock-related overtime rules were written and so weren't explicitly addressed.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedMay 4, 2026
- House committeeYou are here · Jul 21, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
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: — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.