H.R. 9216House119th Congress (2025-2027)In Committee

Double the Wage for Overtime Act of 2026

Sponsored by Greg CasarRep. Greg Casar (D-TX)
Introduced June 9, 2026

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The Double the Wage for Overtime Act of 2026 would change the overtime pay rate under the Fair Labor Standards Act from one‑and‑a‑half times an employee’s regular wage to double that rate. The amendment applies to workers who are covered by the FLSA and would increase the compensation they receive for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. The new rate would become effective 180 days after the law is enacted.

Key Provisions

  • Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act to replace the current overtime multiplier of 1.5 with a multiplier of 2.0 in all relevant sections.
  • Specifies that the change takes effect 180 days after the law’s enactment, giving employers time to adjust payroll systems.

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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

June 9, 2026

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Introduced in House

June 9, 2026

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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

June 9, 2026

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Rep. Monica De La CruzR-TX-15 · Jul 9, 2026

Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors were added to public bills and resolutions, as follows: H.R. 7: Mr. Van Epps. H.R. 138: Ms. Norton, Ms. Hoyle of Oregon, and Mr. Calvert. H.R. 491: Ms. Wilson of…

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Introduced in HouseIssued June 9, 2026

I

119th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 9216

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

June 9, 2026

Mr. Casar (for himself, Ms. Jayapal, Mr. Horsford, Ms. Ansari, Ms. Norton, Mrs. Watson Coleman, Mr. Jackson of Illinois, Ms. Simon, Ms. Randall, Ms. Titus, Mr. García of Illinois, Mr. Larson of Connecticut, Mr. Espaillat, Ms. Tlaib, Ms. Lee of Pennsylvania, Ms. Chu, Mrs. Ramirez, Ms. McBride, and Mr. Deluzio) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce

A BILL

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to adjust the rate employers pay for overtime hours from one and one-half to two times the regular rate.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Double the Wage for Overtime Act of 2026.

2.

Increasing Overtime Pay for Employees

(a)

In General

The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 201 et seq.) is amended—

(1)

in section 7, by striking one and one-half each place it appears and inserting two; and

(2)

in section 13—

(A)

in subsection (b)(29), by striking one and one-half and inserting two;

(B)

in subsection (h), in the matter following paragraph (2)(B), by striking one and one-half and inserting two;

(C)

in subsection (i)(2)(B), by striking one and one-half and inserting two; and

(D)

in subsection (j)(2)(B), by striking one and one-half and inserting two.

(b)

Effective Date

The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.