119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action May 18, 2026
S. 4551In CommitteeLabor and Employment
Restoring Overtime Pay Act of 2026
Sponsor: Sen. Sanders, Bernard (I-VT)28 cosponsorsIntroduced May 18, 2026
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In plain English
This bill, introduced by Sen. Bernard Sanders (I-VT), increases the minimum salary threshold that employers must pay to classify workers as exempt executives, administrators, or professionals—meaning they don't qualify for overtime pay. It also imposes a limit on the nonexempt duties that exempt employees can perform. The changes take effect on a date specified in the bill.
What’s in the bill (3 sections)
- Sec. 2. Minimum salary threshold for bona fide executive,
- Sec. 3. Nonexempt duties limit for bona fide executive, administrative,
- Sec. 4. Effective date
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
May 18
Introduced in Senate
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