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HOUSE 2262119th CongressMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Flexibility for Workers Education Act

Last Action
1/13/2026

Actions

  • 2026-01-13Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2026-01-13On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 215 (Roll no. 19).
  • 2026-01-13Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 215 (Roll no. 19).
  • 2026-01-13On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 213 (Roll no. 18).
  • 2026-01-13Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H692-693)
  • 2026-01-13POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 2262, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Norcross demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  • 2026-01-13The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
  • 2026-01-13Mr. Norcross moved to recommit to the Committee on Education and Workforce. (text: CR H680-681)
  • 2026-01-13The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  • 2026-01-13DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2262.
  • 2026-01-13Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2988, H.R. 2262, H.R. 2270, H.R. 2312 and H.R. 4366. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2988 under a structured rule, and H.R. 2262, H.R. 2270, H.R. 2312, and H.R. 4366 under a closed rule. The rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
  • 2026-01-13Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 988. (consideration: CR H677-681; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H677-678)
  • 2026-01-12Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 988 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2988, H.R. 2262, H.R. 2270, H.R. 2312 and H.R. 4366. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2988 under a structured rule, and H.R. 2262, H.R. 2270, H.R. 2312, and H.R. 4366 under a closed rule. The rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
  • 2025-12-30Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 369.
  • 2025-12-30Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-423.

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CRS Summary

As of 2025-12-30 (07)

Flexibility for Workers Education Act

This bill modifies the definition of hours worked under the Fair Labor Standards Act to exclude certain voluntary training that occurs outside an employee's regular working hours. Such training does not count as hours worked even if it is offered by the employer, provided that an employee's working conditions are not adversely affected by choosing not to participate and the employee does not perform any work for the employer during the training.

Cosponsors (2)

  • Julia Letlow (R-LA)
  • Mark Messmer (R-IN)

Subjects

  • Employment and training programs
  • Labor standards
  • Wages and earnings
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