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Tipped Employee Protection: New Wage Calculation Rules

This bill redefines "tipped employee," potentially affecting how their wages are calculated. Employers gain flexibility in setting tip calculation periods, which might impact income stability. The goal is to ensure that combined tip and cash wages meet or exceed the minimum wage.
Key points
New definition of tipped employee: considers combined tips and cash wages.
Employer flexibility: tip calculation periods can be daily, weekly, bi-weekly, per pay period, or monthly.
Minimum wage guarantee: combined tips and cash wages must meet or exceed the minimum wage.
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VOTING RESULTS
2026-01-13
51%
For 209
Against 215
Abstain 0
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2312
Sponsor: Rep. Womack, Steve [R-AR-3]
Process start date: 2025-03-24
Voting date: 2026-01-13
Voting no: 21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Tipped Employee Protection Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_2312.

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 2025-03-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New definition of tipped employee: considers combined tips and cash wages.
  • Employer flexibility: tip calculation periods can be daily, weekly, bi-weekly, per pay period, or monthly.
  • Minimum wage guarantee: combined tips and cash wages must meet or exceed the minimum wage.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Womack, Steve [R-AR-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on H.R. 2312 is postponed.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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.

CATEGORIES

Labor