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119th Congress · House bill · Last action Jan 13, 2026
BillsLabor and EmploymentH.R. 2312Congress.gov ↗
H.R. 2312IntroducedLabor and Employment

Tipped Employee Protection Act

Sponsor: Rep. Womack, Steve (R-AR)6 cosponsorsIntroduced Mar 24, 2025
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Introduced
Mar 24
House committee
Nov 20
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Activity timeline

Jan 13
Jan 13
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on H.R. 2312 is postponed.
Jan 13
Jan 13
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 215 (Roll no. 21).
Jan 13
Jan 13
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H694)
Jan 13
Jan 13
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.
Jan 13
Jan 13
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Jan 13
Jan 13
Ms. Budzinski moved to recommit to the Committee on Education and Workforce. (text: CR H690-691)
Jan 13
Jan 13
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jan 13
Jan 13
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2312.
Jan 13
Jan 13
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.
Jan 13
Jan 13
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 988. (consideration: CR H685-691; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H685)
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All 19 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
2026
Jan 13
HOUSEPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on H.R. 2312 is postponed.
Jan 13
HOUSEOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 215 (Roll no. 21).
Jan 13
HOUSEConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H694)
Jan 13
HOUSEPOSTPONED 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.
Jan 13
HOUSEThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Jan 13
HOUSEMs. Budzinski moved to recommit to the Committee on Education and Workforce. (text: CR H690-691)
Jan 13
HOUSEThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jan 13
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2312.
Jan 13
HOUSERule 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.
Jan 13
HOUSEConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 988. (consideration: CR H685-691; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H685)
Jan 12
HOUSERules 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.
2025
Dec 30
HOUSEPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 366.
Dec 30
HOUSEReported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-420.
Dec 30
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-420.
Nov 20
HOUSEOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 15.
Nov 20
HOUSECommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 24
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Mar 24
Introduced in House
Mar 24
Introduced in House

All 6 cosponsors

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Republicans (6)

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