H.R. 5970 (112th): Protecting In-Home Care from Government Intrusion Act

Introduced:
Jun 19, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Tim Walberg [R-MI7]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on June 19, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jun 19, 2012
Referred to Committee Jun 19, 2012
Cosponsors
29 cosponsors (28R, 1D) (show)
Committees

House Education and the Workforce

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Full Title

To prohibit the Secretary of Labor from finalizing a proposed rule relating to the application of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to domestic service employees.

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Last updated Jun 19, 2012.
3 pages

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6/19/2012--Introduced.
Protecting In-Home Care from Government Intrusion Act - Prohibits the Secretary of Labor from finalizing or enforcing proposed Department of Labor rule "Application of the Fair Labor Standards Act to Domestic Service" (relating to companion care for the elderly and individuals with disabilities) issued pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and published on December 27, 2011, or any substantially similar rule.

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