H.R. 1332

House

Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act

Sponsor: Rep. Takano (D-CA)

In debate

The bill is being debated or has cleared committee and is moving toward a floor vote.

In brief

This legislation amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to reduce the standard federal workweek from 40 hours to 32 hours. It mandates that non-exempt employees receive overtime pay for any hours worked beyond 32 in a single week. The bill applies to all employers covered by the FLSA nationwide. Introduced by Rep. Takano (D-CA) in the previous Congress, it remains a high-interest topic.

Timeline

Every recorded action, oldest first.

January 1, 2023 · House
Introduced
A bill from the 118th Congress that would reduce the official U.S. workweek to 32 hours.
Next: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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March 1, 2023 · House
Introduced
The Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act proposes to shorten the standard workweek and expand overtime eligibility.
Next: Referred to House Education and the Workforce Committee.
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February 13, 2025 · House
Introduced
Introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Next: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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September 20, 2026 · House
Introduced
The Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act was the ninth most-viewed bill for the week ending September 20, 2026.
Next: Referred to committee.
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September 20, 2026 · House
Debated
Proposes reducing the standard federal workweek to 32 hours.
Next: Referred to House Education and the Workforce Committee.
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