Small Business Flexibility Act

Hozzl · 2025-01-31T19:54:54Z

Explore the details of House Bill 85 Small Business Flexibility Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Labor and Employment. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/31/2025, 7:54 PM

Summary of Bill HR 85

Bill 119 HR 85, also known as the Tip Income Protection Act, aims to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to allow for the pooling of tips among all employees. This bill would allow employers to distribute tips more equitably among all workers, including those who do not traditionally receive tips, such as kitchen staff and janitors.

The bill seeks to address concerns about wage disparities between front-of-house and back-of-house employees in the service industry. By allowing for tip pooling, all employees would have the opportunity to share in the tips earned by the establishment, promoting a more fair and inclusive work environment.

In addition to tip pooling, the bill also includes provisions to protect employees' rights to their tips and ensure that tips are not being unlawfully withheld by employers. This would help to prevent wage theft and ensure that workers are fairly compensated for their work. Overall, Bill 119 HR 85 aims to promote fairness and equality in the distribution of tips among all employees, while also protecting workers' rights to their hard-earned wages.

Congressional Summary of HR 85

Small Business Flexibility Act

This bill allows the pooling of tips among two pools of employees. The first pool consists of employees who customarily and regularly receive tips (as is permitted under current law). The second pool consists of (1) employees who customarily and regularly receive tips and are paid at least minimum wage, and (2) employees who do not customarily and regularly receive tips.

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Current Status of Bill HR 85

Bill HR 85 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 3, 2025. Bill HR 85 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 3, 2025. Bill HR 85's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of January 3, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 85

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 85

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Labor and Employment

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 85

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to allow the pooling of tips among all employees, and for other purposes.To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to allow the pooling of tips among all employees, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 85

Andy Biggs

Arizona(Republican)

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Summary of Bill HR 85

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Current Status of Bill HR 85

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 85

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

Democrat Cosponsors

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 85

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 85

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 85

Andy Biggs

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