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Protecting Restaurant Workers' Rights: Fair Wages and Conditions

This resolution calls for the federal government to create a "Restaurant Workers' Bill of Rights" to ensure better working conditions, higher wages, and access to benefits for these employees. It aims to improve the lives of millions of workers who often face low pay, lack of health insurance, and discrimination.
Key points
Establishment of a federal minimum wage for all restaurant workers, regardless of tips, leading to higher earnings.
Guaranteeing paid sick, family, and vacation leave, along with consistent work schedules.
Strengthening protections against discrimination and harassment in the workplace, and improving health and safety standards.
Facilitating access to healthcare and reproductive rights for all workers.
Protecting workers' rights to organize unions and exercise their voting rights freely.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HRES_702
Sponsor: Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]
Process start date: 2023-09-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to protect the rights of restaurant workers.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HRES_702.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-09-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishment of a federal minimum wage for all restaurant workers, regardless of tips, leading to higher earnings.
  • Guaranteeing paid sick, family, and vacation leave, along with consistent work schedules.
  • Strengthening protections against discrimination and harassment in the workplace, and improving health and safety standards.
  • Facilitating access to healthcare and reproductive rights for all workers.
  • Protecting workers' rights to organize unions and exercise their voting rights freely.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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