Millions of Americans could see double the pay for working overtime under a newly proposed federal bill.

Lawmakers have recently introduced the Double the Wage for Overtime Act, which would increase the rate for hours worked beyond 40 hours to double pay.

The proposed bill was would adjust the Fair Labor Standards Act, a law from 1938 that established essential employee protections. If passed, workers would see overtime pay rise from time-and-a-half to two times a worker’s regular rate for any hours worked over 40 in a workweek.

Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) — who is currently facing public scrutiny for his controversial congressional conduct…

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