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 in the House of Representatives. These bills primarily amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The resolution outlines the procedures for debating and amending these bills, including waiving points of order and setting time limits for debate.
Expected Effects
The resolution will expedite the consideration of H.R. 2988, H.R. 2262, H.R. 2270, H.R. 2312, and H.R. 4366 by setting the terms for debate and amendment. This makes it easier for these bills to be voted on by the House. The changes to ERISA and FLSA could affect retirement plans and labor standards.
Potential Benefits
- Streamlined legislative process for key bills.
- Focused debate on specific amendments.
- Potential updates to employee retirement and labor standards.
- Addresses joint employer standards under labor laws.
- Clarifies overtime compensation rules.
Potential Disadvantages
- Waiving points of order could bypass standard legislative scrutiny.
- Limited debate time may restrict thorough discussion.
- Potential for unintended consequences from rapid legislative changes.
- Changes to labor laws could negatively impact worker protections.
- Expedited process may reduce public input.
Constitutional Alignment
The resolution itself is procedurally aligned with Article I, Section 5 of the Constitution, which grants each house of Congress the power to determine the rules of its proceedings. The constitutionality of the underlying bills (H.R. 2988, H.R. 2262, H.R. 2270, H.R. 2312, and H.R. 4366) would depend on their specific provisions and how they relate to other constitutional principles, such as due process and equal protection.
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).