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Introduced
03/24/2025
03/24/2025
In Committee
11/20/2025
11/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to revise the definition of the term ‘‘tipped employee’’, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the Tipped Employee Protection Act, aims to revise the definition of a "tipped employee" under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. Currently, a tipped employee is defined as someone who customarily and regularly receives more than $30 a month in tips. This bill proposes to change that definition so that an employee is considered tipped if they receive tips and other cash wages that, when combined with the required minimum cash wage (specified as not less than the wage under section 6(a)(1) of the Act), meet the federal minimum wage. This change would apply regardless of the employee's specific duties, and the bill clarifies that the "work period" for determining if this wage threshold is met can be set by the employer, such as daily, weekly, or bi-weekly.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (7)
Steve Womack (R)*,
Michael Baumgartner (R),
Glenn Grothman (R),
Julia Letlow (R),
Mark Messmer (R),
Pete Sessions (R),
Bruce Westerman (R),
Last Action
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on H.R. 2312 is postponed. (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2312/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr2312/BILLS-119hr2312rh.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr2312/BILLS-119hr2312ih.pdf |
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