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HR10388FEDERALIN_COMMITTEE

The Fair Ball Act (H.R. 10388)

Original title: Fair Ball Act

December 12, 2024

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The Frame

What this does

The bill directly impacts the compensation rights of minor league baseball players by limiting the circumstances under which teams can exempt them from federal minimum wage and overtime requirements.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Minor league baseball players

The bill changes the legal conditions under which these players are subject to federal minimum wage and overtime protections.

Minor league baseball teams

The bill alters the requirements teams must meet to exempt their players from federal wage and hour provisions.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill changes federal labor law to ensure that minor league baseball players are covered by wage and hour protections unless they are covered by an active . It amends the to narrow the current exemptions that allow teams to bypass standard overtime and minimum wage rules.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The bill directly impacts the compensation rights of minor league baseball players by limiting the circumstances under which teams can exempt them from federal minimum wage and overtime requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill guarantee a specific wage for minor league players?

No, the bill does not set a specific dollar amount for wages; instead, it mandates that players are subject to federal wage and hour laws unless they are covered by a .

Who is the primary sponsor of this bill?

Mr. Deluzio introduced the bill in the House.

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Narrowing of Labor Exemptions

The bill seeks to shift the burden of labor protection from a broad statutory exemption to a requirement for active collective bargaining, signaling a move toward union-based regulation for minor league players.

Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938

Connected Entities

personDeluzio“Introduced the Fair Ball Act”Map →

organizationCommittee on Education and the Workforce“Referred the Fair Ball Act to this committee”Map →

bill_numberH.R. 10388“Bill number of the Fair Ball Act”Map →

otherFair Labor Standards Act of 1938“To be amended by the Fair Ball Act”Map →

dateDecember 12, 2024“Date the bill was introduced”Map →

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