This legislation proposes to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) by modifying the definition of "hours worked." Its primary aim is to exclude specific activities from being considered compensable time for employees under federal wage and hour laws, thereby offering greater flexibility. The bill introduces a new provision that excludes time spent attending or participating in lectures, education, or training programs from an employee's "hours worked." This exclusion is contingent upon several key conditions: the activity must occur outside of regular working hours , the employee's attendance or participation must be voluntary without adverse effects on employment for non-participation, and the employee must not perform any productive work for the employer during these activities.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 13.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 369.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-423.
Rules 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.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 988.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 988. (consideration: CR H677-681; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H677-678)
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2262.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mr. Norcross moved to recommit to the Committee on Education and Workforce. (text: CR H680-681)
Mr. Norcross moved to recommit to the Committee on Education and Workforce.
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
POSTPONED 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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H692-693)
Considered as unfinished business.
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 213 (Roll no. 18).
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 13.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 369.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-423.
Rules 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.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 988.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 988. (consideration: CR H677-681; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H677-678)
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2262.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mr. Norcross moved to recommit to the Committee on Education and Workforce. (text: CR H680-681)
Mr. Norcross moved to recommit to the Committee on Education and Workforce.
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
POSTPONED 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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H692-693)
Considered as unfinished business.
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 213 (Roll no. 18).
Employment and training programsLabor standardsWages and earnings
Flexibility for Workers Education Act
USA119th CongressHR-2262| House
| Updated: 1/13/2026
This legislation proposes to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) by modifying the definition of "hours worked." Its primary aim is to exclude specific activities from being considered compensable time for employees under federal wage and hour laws, thereby offering greater flexibility. The bill introduces a new provision that excludes time spent attending or participating in lectures, education, or training programs from an employee's "hours worked." This exclusion is contingent upon several key conditions: the activity must occur outside of regular working hours , the employee's attendance or participation must be voluntary without adverse effects on employment for non-participation, and the employee must not perform any productive work for the employer during these activities.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 13.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 369.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-423.
Rules 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.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 988.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 988. (consideration: CR H677-681; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H677-678)
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2262.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mr. Norcross moved to recommit to the Committee on Education and Workforce. (text: CR H680-681)
Mr. Norcross moved to recommit to the Committee on Education and Workforce.
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
POSTPONED 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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H692-693)
Considered as unfinished business.
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 213 (Roll no. 18).
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 13.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 369.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-423.
Rules 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.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 988.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 988. (consideration: CR H677-681; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H677-678)
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2262.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mr. Norcross moved to recommit to the Committee on Education and Workforce. (text: CR H680-681)
Mr. Norcross moved to recommit to the Committee on Education and Workforce.
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
POSTPONED 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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H692-693)
Considered as unfinished business.
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 213 (Roll no. 18).