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H.R.3326 / 104th Congress

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to adjust the maximum hour exemption for agricultural employees, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Apr 25, 1996

Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to modify the maximum hour (overtime) exemption for employees of irrigation districts which handle water exclusively for agricultural purposes by specifying that at least 75 percent of such water is to be ultimately delivered for agricultural purposes.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Crapo, Mike [R-ID-2] · R–ID

Committees

  • Education and Workforce Committee
4 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Actions

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  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities.

  3. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E643)

  4. Introduced in House

  5. Introduced in House

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