What does Preamble of HR 3499 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. The proposed amendment would exempt certain employees engaged in outdoor recreational outfitting or guiding services. This exemption would apply to minimum wage and maximum hours requirements.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 3499 do?

This bill is formally titled the Outdoor Recreational Outfitting and Guiding Act.

What does EXEMPTION WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN EMPLOYEES ENGAGED IN OUTDOOR of HR 3499 do?

This section amends Section 13(a) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The amendment creates an exemption from certain provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act for employees engaged in outdoor recreational outfitting or guiding services. The exemption applies to businesses that operate for no more than seven months in a calendar year. The exemption also applies to businesses with average receipts for six months that are not more than 33 1/3% of their average receipts for the other six months of the preceding calendar year.

What does EFFECTIVE DATE. of HR 3499 do?

This section establishes the effective date for the amendment made by this Act. The amendment applies to wages and overtime compensation for workweeks beginning on or after the date of enactment.

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Outdoor Recreational Outfitting and Guiding Act — HR. 3499

Last updated: 5/19/2025 · Introduced: 5/19/2025

Author: Burgess Owens (R-UT)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Fair Labor Standards Act to exempt employees engaged in outdoor recreational outfitting or guiding services from minimum wage and maximum hours requirements.
The exemption applies to businesses operating for no more than seven months annually or with limited seasonal revenue fluctuations.
The changes apply to workweeks beginning on or after the bill's enactment date.

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