Introduced
S. 5268
Introduced in Senate · August 11, 2026August 5, 2026
Mr. Gallego (for himself, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Markey, Mr. Merkley, and Mr. Van Hollen) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
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.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. Short title.
This Act may be cited as the “Double the Wage for Overtime Act of 2026”.