What does Preamble of HR 7739 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. The proposed amendment would provide overtime compensation exceptions for employers of emergency medical technicians and paramedics. These exceptions would apply specifically to employers in rural areas.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 7739 do?

This bill is formally titled the Rural Emergency Response Support Act.

What does EXCEPTIONS FOR EMPLOYERS OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS AND of HR 7739 do?

This section amends Section 7(k) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. The amendment adds an exception for employers of emergency medical technicians and paramedics. The exception applies to public agencies with fewer than 100,000 residents, and private entities contracting with such agencies.

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Rural Emergency Response Support Act — HR. 7739

Last updated: 2/26/2026 · Introduced: 2/26/2026

Author: Celeste Maloy (R-UT)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Fair Labor Standards Act to exempt employers of emergency medical technicians and paramedics in rural areas from certain overtime compensation requirements.
The exemption applies to public agencies with fewer than 100,000 residents and private entities contracting with those agencies.

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