VoterlyH.R. 2312: Tipped Employee Protection Act
119th Congress · Sponsored from Arkansas · In progress
What this bill does
Tipped Employee Protection ActThis bill modifies the definition of a tipped employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) to exclude consideration of an employee's duties when determining if the employee is a tipped employee. Under current law, tipped employees may be paid less than the federal minimum wage (currently $7.25 an hour), but the total of their cash wage and tips must be at least equal to the federal minimum wage. Under the FLSA, a tipped employee is currently a worker who customarily and regularly receives more than $30 a month in tips.The bill broadens the definition of tipped employee to include any worker who receives tips and other cash wages for a work period at a rate that is at least the federal minimum wage, without regard to the duties of the employee. Under the bill, the work period is a work period that is determined by the employer.
Key facts
- Status In progress
- Introduced 2025-03-24
- Policy area Labor and Employment
- Cosponsors 6
- Latest action POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on H.R. 2312 is postponed.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Womack, Steve [R-AR-3] introduced H.R. 2312. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
See Rep. Womack, Steve [R-AR-3]'s donors & voting record →
Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 2312 do?
Tipped Employee Protection ActThis bill modifies the definition of a tipped employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) to exclude consideration of an employee's duties when determining if the employee is a tipped employee. Under current law, tipped employees …
Who sponsored H.R. 2312?
Rep. Womack, Steve [R-AR-3] (R) of Arkansas is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 2312?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 2312 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In progress." See the latest action above for details.