What does Preamble of HR 2262 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. The proposed amendment aims to exclude certain activities from being considered 'hours worked'.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 2262 do?

This bill is formally titled the Flexibility for Workers Education Act.

What does TREATMENT OF ATTENDANCE OR PARTICIPATION IN CERTAIN ACTIVITIES. of HR 2262 do?

This section amends Section 3(o) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. The amendment excludes time spent attending or participating in education or training programs from hours worked. This exclusion applies if the attendance is outside regular working hours, voluntary, and the employee does not perform work during the activity. The amendment also continues to exclude time spent changing clothes or washing at the beginning or end of each workday, as previously defined. The amendment applies to hours worked on or after the date of enactment of this Act.

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Flexibility for Workers Education Act — HR. 2262

Last updated: 1/13/2026 · Introduced: 3/21/2025

Author: Ashley Hinson (R-IA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Fair Labor Standards Act to exclude time spent in voluntary education or training programs outside of regular working hours from being considered 'hours worked'.
The bill maintains the existing exclusion of time spent changing clothes or washing at the beginning or end of a workday.
These changes apply to hours worked on or after the bill's enactment.

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