Scott Slams Bill that Allows Employers to Not Pay Workers for Training

U.S. House proceeding · January 13, 2026

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Opposition speech to H.R. 2262 (Flexibility for Workers Education Act)

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Unidentified Representative (first speaking at SEG 001) rose in opposition to "HR 22 62, the so called flexibility for workers education act," arguing the bill would allow employers to require job‑related training off the clock and thereby reduce wages and weaken Fair Labor Standards Act protections. He cited Moody's Analytics saying the top 10% of earners account for nearly 50% of U.S. consumer spending (SEG 015-017) to underline income inequality, criticized Republican plans to pass three bills he said would cut workers' wages (SEG 019-021), and explicitly urged members to vote "no" and "res

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An unidentified House member spoke in opposition to H.R. 2262, arguing the bill would let employers avoid paying workers for required, after‑hours training and urged members to vote no.

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