House overwhelmingly approves Rep. Young's bill to protect paychecks of hourly workers

Statement

On a vote on Thursday of 248-179, the House of Representatives passed Rep. Todd Young's (R-IN9) legislation--H.R. 2575, the Save American Workers Act--to repeal Obamacare's 30-hour definition of full-time employment, and to restore the traditional 40-hour work week.

In floor remarks on Wednesday, Young noted the importance of this legislation for the millions of hourly workers who face reduced hours and wages as a result of the health care law's new definition of full-time employment.

"As the Senate continues to push for a 25% increase in the federal minimum wage, they continue to ignore that millions of hourly workers face as much as a 25% pay cut as a result of Obamacare," said Young. "These are all Americans who want to work, but are dealing with the unintended consequences of this healthcare law. By simply repealing this provision and restoring the traditional 40-hour work week, we can help make an America that works."

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