HR 240
Protect Local Farms Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 6:24 AM
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Bill overview
The Protect Local Farms Act changes the Fair Labor Standards Act to clarify federal authority over overtime rules for agricultural workers. Specifically, it states that federal law preempts any state law limiting the maximum workweek for agricultural employees to fewer than 60 hours. This means that if a state sets a shorter workweek limit, the federal overtime rules will apply instead. The goal is to ensure consistent overtime protections for these workers across the country.
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Doug LaMalfa
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