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1971 Senate Hearings on Fair Labor Standards Amendments

Original title: Fair labor standards amendments of 1971. Part 4: hearings before the Subcommittee on Labor of the Committee on Labor and Public Welfare, United States Senate, Ninety-second Congress, first session, on S. 1861 and S. 2259 ... and related bills ...

July 20, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

These hearings represent the legislative process for determining federal minimum wage levels and overtime protections that apply to millions of American workers.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

American workers

The proposed amendments to the Fair Labor Standards Act directly impact federal minimum wage and overtime eligibility.

Employers

Employers are subject to the federal labor standards and wage requirements established by the Fair Labor Standards Act.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 20, 2026.

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Summary

This document is a transcript record of Senate hearings held in 1971 regarding proposed amendments to the . The hearings focused on legislative proposals S. 1861 and S. 2259, which sought to update federal labor regulations.

Key Facts

  • The document records Part 4 of the 1971 hearings regarding Fair Labor Standards Act amendments.
  • The hearings were conducted by the Subcommittee on Labor of the Committee on Labor and Public Welfare.
  • The primary bills under review were S. 1861 and S. 2259.
  • The hearings took place during the first session of the 92nd Congress.
  • The scope of the hearings included S. 1861, S. 2259, and other related labor legislation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of these hearings?
The hearings were held to gather testimony and evidence regarding proposed changes to federal labor standards, specifically under bills S. 1861 and S. 2259.
Which committee held these hearings?
The hearings were held by the on Labor of the Committee on Labor and Public Welfare of the United States Senate.

Why It Matters

These hearings represent the legislative process for determining federal minimum wage levels and overtime protections that apply to millions of American workers.

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Legislative focus on labor standards

The 92nd Congress actively sought to revise labor standards through multiple concurrent bills (S. 1861 and S. 2259).

Connected Entities

organizationSubcommittee on Labor of the Committee on Labor and Public WelfareThe Senate body responsible for conducting the hearings.Map →
organizationUnited States SenateThe legislative body hosting the hearings.Map →

Sources

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  • Controversy40
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