H.R. 240: Protect Local Farms Act

H.R. 240 is a federal bill in the 119th Congress. Currently, some states have laws that require overtime pay for agricultural employees working fewer than 60 hours per week. This bill changes that by establishing a federal standard that prevents states from setting a maximum workweek of less than 60 hours… See its sponsors, how members voted, and a plain-English breakdown on PolityLens.