H.R. 9216 proposes to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to increase the overtime pay rate for employees from one and a half times their regular pay to double their regular pay for hours worked beyond the standard 40-hour workweek. This change aims to provide greater financial compensation for workers who put in extra hours.
Supporters of H.R. 9216 argue that increasing the overtime pay rate will help workers better cope with rising living costs and provide them with a fairer compensation for their hard work. Advocates believe this change will encourage employers to hire more staff rather than overworking current employees, potentially leading to job creation.
Critics of H.R. 9216 warn that raising the overtime pay rate could impose significant financial burdens on businesses, particularly small enterprises. They argue that this could lead to reduced hiring, increased prices for consumers, and potential layoffs as employers adjust to the higher costs associated with overtime pay.
While there are no direct industry overlaps between the bill's subject matter and the sponsor's top donor industries, the lobbying activity in the policy area raises some concerns. Several companies involved in lobbying, such as Samsara Inc. and Paysafe Merchant Services Corporation, operate in sectors that could be affected by changes to overtime pay regulations. Although the specific dollar amounts from these lobbying efforts are undisclosed, the presence of multiple lobbying firms suggests a potential influence on the legislative process. Voters should be aware that while the sponsor may not have direct financial ties to industries impacted by the bill, the lobbying landscape indicates that interests may still be at play that could affect the outcome of this legislation.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY | RMP STRATEGIES, LLC | $10,000 |
| MANAGED FUNDS ASSOCIATION | RMP STRATEGIES, LLC | $10,000 |
| PUBLIC PRIVATE STRATEGIES | VALENTINE STRATEGIES | undisclosed |
| SAMSARA INC. | CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC. | undisclosed |
| OTG | PAUL HASTINGS LLP | undisclosed |
| BLOCKQUAKE HOLDINGS LLC | PAUL HASTINGS LLP | undisclosed |
| PAYSAFE MERCHANT SERVICES CORPORATION | PAUL HASTINGS LLP | undisclosed |
| PROOF OF STAKE ALLIANCE | PAUL HASTINGS LLP | undisclosed |
| INTEGRAL COMMUNITIES | PAUL HASTINGS LLP | undisclosed |
| SENTILINK CORP. | PAUL HASTINGS LLP | undisclosed |
| TEMPLUM LLC (FORMERLY KNOWN AS OUISA CAPITAL LLC) | PAUL HASTINGS LLP | undisclosed |
| GLOBAL PRIMEX LLC | PAUL HASTINGS LLP | undisclosed |
| WARRIOR TRADING | PAUL HASTINGS LLP | undisclosed |
| SYNIVERSE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | PAUL HASTINGS LLP | undisclosed |
| SOUTHERN INSTITUTE OF POLICY RESEARCH | SOUTHERN INSTITUTE OF POLICY RESEARCH | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Gregorio Casar, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
