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H.R. 465 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016

Working Families Flexibility Act of 2015

H.R. 465 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Jan 22, 2015, sponsored by Martha Roby with 157 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
Jan 22, 2015
Co-sponsors
157
Policy area
Labor and Employment

What it does

Working Families Flexibility Act of 2015 Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to authorize private employers to provide compensatory time off to private employees at a rate of 1 1/2 hours per hour of employment for which overtime compensation is required.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Martha Roby (R-AL). Co-sponsors: 157 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJan 22, 2015
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections. (Apr 29, 2015)

Other Labor and Employment bills in the 114th Congress

Committees

  • Education and the Workforce Committee

More

From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 465 (114th Congress): Working Families Flexibility Act of 2015,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/114-hr-465/working-families-flexibility-act-of-2015 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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