United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 987 — To amend section 5542 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that any hours worked by Federal firefighters under a qualified trade-of-time arrangement shall be excluded for purposes of determinations relating to overtime pay.

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, U.S. Postal Service, and Labor Policy.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Requires disregard of any hours worked by a firefighter under a qualified trade-of-time arrangement for purposes of any determination relating to federal eligibility for or the amount of any overtime pay.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, U.S. Postal Service, and Labor Policy.

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

  3. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E442)

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 987 do?
Requires disregard of any hours worked by a firefighter under a qualified trade-of-time arrangement for purposes of any determination relating to federal eligibility for or the amount of any overtime pay.
Who sponsors HR 987?
HR 987 is sponsored by John Sarbanes (D).
What is the current status of HR 987?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 987?
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