Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2988) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to specify requirements concerning the consideration of pecuniary and non-pecuniary factors, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2262) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exclude certain activities from hours worked, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2270) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 …
Summary
H.Res. 988 is a resolution providing for the consideration of several bills by the House of Representatives. These bills address various aspects of labor law and employee benefits. The resolution outlines the procedures for debating and amending these bills.
Expected Effects
The resolution will allow the House to consider and potentially pass several bills related to employment and labor. This includes changes to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The changes could affect how retirement plans are managed and how workers are compensated.
Potential Benefits
- Streamlined legislative process for key employment-related bills.
- Opportunity to update ERISA to reflect modern investment considerations.
- Potential clarification of joint employer standards under labor laws.
- Possible exclusion of certain activities from 'hours worked' calculations, offering flexibility.
- Could lead to revised definitions of 'tipped employee' under the FLSA.
Potential Disadvantages
- Expedited consideration may limit thorough debate on complex issues.
- Changes to overtime compensation calculations could negatively impact some workers.
- Alterations to the definition of 'tipped employee' may lead to wage disparities.
- Waiver of points of order could bypass standard procedural safeguards.
- Potential for unintended consequences from rapid legislative changes.
Constitutional Alignment
The resolution itself is procedurally aligned with the Constitution, as it governs the internal rules of the House of Representatives. Article I, Section 5 states that "Each House may determine the Rules of its Proceedings." The content of the underlying bills, however, would need to be assessed separately for constitutional alignment, particularly concerning due process and equal protection under the law.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).