A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to defining and delimiting the exemptions for executive, administrative, professional, outside sales, and computer employees.

S.J.Res. 34 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Jun 7, 2016, sponsored by Lamar Alexander with 44 co-sponsors.

During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Introduced
Introduced: Jun 7, 2016
Co-sponsors: 44
Policy area: Labor and Employment

What it does

This joint resolution declares that: Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to defining and delimiting the exemptions from minimum wage and overtime pay requirements for executive, administrative, professionals, outside sales, and computer employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938; and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Lamar Alexander (R-TN). Co-sponsors: 44 Republicans.

Where it stands

IntroducedJun 7, 2016
Passed the Senate—
Passed the House—
Sent to the President—
Became law—

Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Jun 7, 2016)

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Committees

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

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