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HR2312 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule X…

Tipped Employee Protection Act

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This Act may be cited as the Tipped Employee Protection Act.
Section 3(t) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 203(t)) is amended—
by striking (t) and inserting (t)(1);
by striking engaged in an occupation in which he customarily and regularly receives more than $30 a month in tips. and inserting , without regard to the duties of the employee, who receives tips and other cash wages for a work period described in paragraph (2) at a rate that, when combined with the cash wage required under subsection (m)(2)(A)(i), is not less than the wage in effect under section 6(a)(1).; and
by adding at the end the following:
A work period described in this paragraph is a work period that is determined by the employer of the employee, such as a work period of 1 day, 1 week, every 2 weeks, every 28 days, or every pay period.

Legislative Timeline

19 actions
  1. Jan 13, 2026 House
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 988. (consideration: CR H685-691; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H685)
  2. Jan 13, 2026 House
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2988, H.R. 2262, H.R. 2270, H.R. 2312 and H.R. 4366. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2988 under a structured rule, and H.R. 2262, H.R. 2270, H.R. 2312, and H.R. 4366 under a closed rule. The rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
  3. Jan 13, 2026 House
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2312.
  4. Jan 13, 2026 House
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  5. Jan 13, 2026 House
    Ms. Budzinski moved to recommit to the Committee on Education and Workforce. (text: CR H690-691)
  6. Jan 13, 2026 House
    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
  7. Jan 13, 2026 House
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 2312, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Budzinski demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  8. Jan 13, 2026 House
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H694)
  9. Jan 13, 2026 House
    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 215 (Roll no. 21).
  10. Jan 13, 2026 House
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on H.R. 2312 is postponed.
  11. Jan 12, 2026 House
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 988 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2988, H.R. 2262, H.R. 2270, H.R. 2312 and H.R. 4366. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2988 under a structured rule, and H.R. 2262, H.R. 2270, H.R. 2312, and H.R. 4366 under a closed rule. The rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
  12. Dec 30, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-420.
  13. Dec 30, 2025 House
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-420.
  14. Dec 30, 2025 House
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 366.
  15. Nov 20, 2025 House
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  16. Nov 20, 2025 House
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 15.
  17. Mar 24, 2025
    Introduced in House
  18. Mar 24, 2025
    Introduced in House
  19. Mar 24, 2025 House
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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