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Congress·Passed House·H.Res. 988

House Rules for Labor and Retirement Bill Debates

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2988) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to specify requirements concerning the consideration of pecuniary and non-pecuniary factors, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2262) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exclude certain activities from hours worked, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2270) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exclude child and dependent care services and payments from the rate used to compute overtime compensation; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2312) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to revise the definition of the term ''tipped employee'', and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4366) to clarify the treatment of 2 or more employers as joint employers under the National Labor Relations Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938.

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Part of: House Advances Legislative Package to Overhaul Labor and Retirement Standards

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

  • The House of Representatives passed a procedural rule to start debating five separate bills that could change how Americans are paid and how their retirement money is managed.
  • One bill focuses on retirement plans, requiring managers to prioritize financial returns over other factors when investing workers' money. This targets how pension and 401(k) funds are handled.
  • Several proposals aim to change federal labor laws. These include plans to leave out child care benefits when calculating overtime pay and changing the legal definition of a 'tipped employee.'
  • Another bill would clarify 'joint employer' rules. This determines when two different companies—like a brand-name corporation and a local franchise—are both legally responsible for the same workers.
  • This resolution is a procedural step that sets the time limits and rules for debate. It does not change any laws on its own, but it is required before the House can hold final votes on these workplace changes.

Milestones

11 actions
Jan 13, 2026House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Jan 13, 2026House

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 214 - 207 (Roll no. 17). (text: CR H670-671)

Jan 13, 2026

Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 214 - 207 (Roll no. 17).

Jan 13, 2026House

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 205 (Roll no. 16).

Jan 13, 2026House

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H676-677)

Vote Results

2 votes
HousePassedProceduralJan 13, 2026

On Ordering the Previous Question

206
205
Democrat
0 – 205 · 8
Republican
206 – 0 · 12
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HousePassedJan 13, 2026

On Agreeing to the Resolution

214
207
Democrat
0 – 207 · 6
Republican
214 – 0 · 4
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Related Bills

5 bills
H.R. 2988Related bill

Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act

Jan 26 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

H.R. 2262Related bill

Flexibility for Workers Education Act

Jan 13 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

H.R. 2270Related bill

Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act

Jan 13 — POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on H.R. 2270 is postponed.

H.R. 2312Related bill

Tipped Employee Protection Act

Jan 13 — POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on H.R. 2312 is postponed.

H.R. 4366Procedurally related

Save Local Business Act

Jan 13 — Rule H. Res. 988 passed House.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2988) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to specify requirements concerning the consideration of pecuniary and non-pecuniary factors, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2262) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exclude certain activities from hours worked, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2270) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exclude child and dependent care services and payments from the rate used to compute overtime compensation; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2312) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to revise the definition of the term ''tipped employee'', and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4366) to clarify the treatment of 2 or more employers as joint employers under the National Labor Relations Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938.

Bill NumberHRES 988
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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