Congresswoman Hartzler and House Pass Save American Workers Act to Protect Jobs

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Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (MO-4) and the House have approved the Save American Workers Act, H.R. 2575, to protect American jobs by repealing Obamacare's 30-hour definition of full-time employment.

"The 30-hour rule will result in fewer jobs and reduced hours for many American workers," said Hartzler. "An example of the impact can be found in the situation of an hourly employee working 39 hours a week who sees his or her hours cut to 29. That works out to approximately a week's pay over the course of a month."

"Businesses that provide entry-level opportunities for younger workers, school districts employing substitute teachers, and part time bus drivers are disproportionately affected by the 30-hour rule," continued Hartzler. "Recent Hoover Institution research concluded the 30-hour rule puts 2.6 million workers with a median income of under $30,000 at risk of losing their jobs or hours."

"It is time to restore common sense to employment by restoring the traditional 40-hour work week as the benchmark for full time employment," added Hartzler. "I urge the Senate to take up this good legislation and follow the lead of the House in approving it."

Congresswoman Hartzler serves on the House Agriculture, Armed Services, and Budget Committees.

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