WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Jim Justice joined Senators Roger Marshall (R-KS), Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), and Pete Ricketts (R-NE) at a press conference to support the Overtime Wages Tax Relief Act.
“This bill is about standing up for working Americans — the folks who stay late, pick up the extra shift, and keep this country running. I’m a business guy, and so is President Trump: We know that people respond when hard work is rewarded. This is a common-sense bill that will help more folks achieve the American Dream,” said Senator Jim Justice.
“President Trump promised relief for millions of hardworking Americans, and we’re proud to help deliver on that with the Overtime Wages Tax Relief Act. Our legislation ensures Kansans keep more of their hard-earned wages and codifies a key pillar of President Trump’s pro-worker agenda as we work to pass our ‘One Big Beautiful Bill.’ It’s time to put American workers first again, and I’m proud to work with Senators Tuberville, Ricketts, and Justice to ensure we do just that,” said Senator Roger Marshall.
BACKGROUND:
- The Overtime Wages Tax Relief Act creates a federal tax deduction for overtime wages – up to $10,000 for individuals and $20,000 for married couples.
- This bill includes overtime wages earned by law enforcement officers, nurses, truck drivers, and others who regularly work overtime.
- It also requires employers to report overtime wages.
- This legislation fulfills President Trump’s promise to eliminate federal taxes on overtime pay.
- To view the full video of the press conference, click HERE.