Double the Wage for Overtime Act of 2026
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.
This bill proposes to change the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, specifically adjusting the overtime pay rate from one and a half times the regular rate to two times the regular rate. This means employees would receive double their usual pay for any hours worked over 40 in a week, instead of the current rate of one and a half times.
The change would affect all employees who work overtime, which includes many workers in various sectors who are not covered by collective bargaining agreements. This could potentially lead to increased earnings for those who work extra hours and provide an incentive for employers to manage workloads more effectively.
The bill was introduced on August 5, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions for further review. It is in the early stages of the legislative process, and there have been no further actions recorded as of the last status update.
