H.R. 8756 · 117th Congress · House

Protect Local Farms Act

Active· Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Introduced
Aug 30, 22
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

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.