HB2262Introduced in the House
Flexibility for Workers Education Act
Introduced by Ashley Hinson, District IA-2
What does this bill do?
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Official description
To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exclude certain activities from hours worked, and for other purposes.
Where it stands
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
January 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: On Passage RC# 19 · January 13, 2026
209
Yes
215
No
7
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| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Begich | AK | Yes |
| Barry Moore | AL-2 | Yes |
| Shomari Figures | AL-2 | No |
| Mike D. Rogers | AL-3 | Yes |
| Robert Aderholt | AL-4 | Yes |
| Dale Strong | AL-5 | Yes |
| Gary Palmer | AL-6 | Yes |
| Terri Sewell | AL-7 | No |
| Eric Crawford | AR-1 | Yes |
| French Hill | AR-2 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 13.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-423.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 369.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 988 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2988, H.R. 2262, H.R. 2270, H.R. 2312 and H.R. 4366. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2988 under a structured rule, and H.R. 2262, H.R. 2270, H.R. 2312, and H.R. 4366 under a closed rule. The rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 988. (consideration: CR H677-681; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H677-678)
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2988, H.R. 2262, H.R. 2270, H.R. 2312 and H.R. 4366. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2988 under a structured rule, and H.R. 2262, H.R. 2270, H.R. 2312, and H.R. 4366 under a closed rule. The rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2262.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mr. Norcross moved to recommit to the Committee on Education and Workforce. (text: CR H680-681)
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 2262, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Norcross demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H692-693)
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 213 (Roll no. 18).
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 215 (Roll no. 19).
On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 215 (Roll no. 19).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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