H.R. 353 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Protect Local Farms Act
H.R. 353 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Jan 12, 2023, sponsored by Brandon Williams with 17 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 12, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 17
- Policy area
- Labor and Employment
What it does
Protect Local Farms Act This bill preempts state laws that provide for a maximum workweek of less than 60 hours for agricultural employees. Under federal law, agricultural employees are generally exempt from maximum hours (i.e., overtime) requirements.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Brandon Williams (R-NY). Co-sponsors: 17 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 12, 2023
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. (Jan 12, 2023)
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