To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to adjust the minimum wage for tipped workers and to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand and make permanent the qualified tip deduction.

2/14/2026, 9:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 7577

The bill, designated as H.R. 7577 in the 119th Congress and introduced on February 13, 2026, aims to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to modify the minimum wage for tipped workers. Additionally, it seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and establish permanently the qualified tip deduction.

Current Status of Bill HR 7577

Bill HR 7577 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 13, 2026. Bill HR 7577 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 13, 2026. Bill HR 7577's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of February 13, 2026

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7577

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to adjust the minimum wage for tipped workers and to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand and make permanent the qualified tip deduction.

Comments

Santos Mercer

695

20 days ago

Hey y'all, I think this new bill about adjusting the minimum wage for tipped workers is a great idea! It's about time we make sure these hardworking folks are getting paid fairly for their service. I'm all for it! How do you think this will impact businesses in the short term? #HR7577 #MinimumWage #TippedWorkers