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Tipped Employee Protection Act
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Tipped Employee Protection Act This 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.
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2026 · third_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on H.R. 2312 is postponed.
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 215 (Roll no. 21).
HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H694)
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.
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Ms. Budzinski moved to recommit to the Committee on Education and Workforce. (text: CR H690-691)
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2312.
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.
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Sources: Congress.gov · House Clerk roll-call votes
| #21 | house | On Motion to Recommit | Failed | January 13, 2026 |
The Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act (H.R. 20/S. 852); DOL, EEOC and NLRB Nominations; the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408/S.844); a resolution providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5408) to accelerate workplace time-to-contract under the National Labor Relations Act (H.Res. 1140); Independent Contractor Law Reforms (H.R. 1319 and H.R. 1320); Worker Enfranchisement Act (H.R. 2572); Warehouse Worker Protection Act (H.R. 4896/S.2613); Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366); Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (H.R. 2954); Worker Reforming Elections for Speedy and Unimpeded Labor Talks (RESULTS) Act; NLRB Stability Act; Fairness in Filing Act; Union Members Right to Know Act; Put American Workers First Act; Protection on the Picket Line Act; Worker Privacy Act; WIOA Reauthorization; Ask the Union Members Act (H.R. 6142), Fair Access to Justice for Union Members Act (H.R. 6141), Endorsement Transparency Act (H.R. 6156), Union Members Right to Know Act (H.R. 6139); Ensuring Workers Get PAID Act (H.R. 2299), the Tipped Employee Protection Act (H.R. 2312), and the Working Families Flexibility Act (H.R. 2870) NLRB decisions in Lion Elastomers, Cemex, American Steel Construction, Thryv, Inc., The Atlanta Opera, and Stericycle; OSHA Heat Regulations; Independent Contractor Regulations; Joint Employer Regulations
Client expense: $1,783,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, White House Office
2026 · third_quarter · Small Business
Good Government White House Conference on Small Business Act, H.R. 6855: Support action by U.S. House to advance the legislation. DME Scammer Prevention Act of 2026, H.R. 8871: Support the legislation and advancement through House Ways and Means Committee. Preventing Waste, Fraud and Abuse in TANF Act, H.R. 8872: Support the legislation and advancement through House Ways and Means Committee. Protecting Seniors and Stopping Fraudsters Act, H.R. 8883: Support the legislation and advancement through House Ways and Means Committee. Recover COVID Unemployment Fraud in Banks Act, H.R. 8873: Support the legislation and advancement through House Ways and Means Committee. Workforce Issues Valuing Employee Stock Today Act, H.R.8660: Support the legislation. Workforce Apprenticeship Growth and Education Support (WAGES) Act, H.R. 8624 and S. 4463: Support the legislation. Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act, H.R. 2270: Continue to support U.S. House passage of the bill. Working Families Flexibility Act, H.R. 2870: Continue to support full U.S. House passage of the bill. Tipped Employee Protection Act, H.R. 2312: Continue to support U.S. House passage of the bill. Access to Capital: INVEST Act, H.R. 3383: Continue to support U.S. Senate passage of this Housed-passed bill. Comments to Securities and Exchange Commission: Submitted comments in in support of a petition to raise the Regulation Crowdfunding offering limit to $20 million. Tax Policy Small Business Tax Cut Act, H.R. 8415: Support the legislation. Indexing Capital Gains Tax Liability to Inflation: Support legislative or administrative action to make this reform. More Homes on the Market Act, H.R. 1340, S.3332: Support the legislation. American Innovation Act, H.R. 1778, S. 4207: Support the legislation. Business Startup & Growth SAVE Local Businesses Act, H.R. 4366: Support U.S. House passage of the bill. New Opportunities for Business Ownership and Self-Sufficiency Act (NO BOSS Act), H.R. 6431: Supported U.S. House passage of the legislation and U.S. Senate introduction of the legislation. American Innovation Act, H.R. 1778, S. 4207: Support the legislation. AI and Technology Continue to voice restraint on excessive regulatory frameworks or actions that would undermine what is a critical new technology for small businesses. Comments to Federal Trade Commission: Submitted comments on the Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing, expressing concerns about the scope of the proposal the proposed frameworks misunderstanding of how dynamic and data-driven pricing tools are utilized by small businesses, and therefore how it would negatively impact their competitiveness and growth. AI Education: Continue to brief congressional staff on the benefits of AI to small businesses and startups as conveyed through SBE Council research and surveys. American Innovation and Choice Online Act (AICOA). S. 4746: Continue to oppose the legislation. Regulatory Modernization and Reform Guidance Out of Darkness (GOOD) Act (H.R. 1515): Urged Senate to advance House-passed bill. Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act: Support the Senate introduced legislation. Latest Action on CTAs BOI Rule: Expressed support for the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) step in finalizing its rule ending the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting mandate for U.S. businesses and individuals under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), and for taking the important additional step of deleting previously submitted information pertaining to U.S. persons. Comments to Small Business Administration: Submitted comments on the SBAs Proposed Small Business Size Standards, expressing support for modernization but a reconsideration of aspects of the methodology that could unintentionally disadvantage the very firms SBA exists to serve. Comments to Securities and Exchange Commission: Submitted comments in support of the Proposed Rule on Semiannual Reporting. NEPA Modernization: Expressed support for the Federal Communications Commissions vote to modernize its National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) rules and streamline permitting for communications infrastructure. Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act (PACK Act), H.R. 6832: Support the legislation. Information Quality Assurance Act (H.R. 6329): Urged Senate to advance House-passed bill. ESA Amendments Act, H.R. 1897: Continue to support U.S. House passage of the bill. Prove It Act of 2025, H.R. 1163: Continue to support full U.S. House action and passage of the bill. Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations (RED Tape) Act, H.R. 6398: Supported House passage of the legislation and Senate action. Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act), H.R. 4776: Continue to support Senate action on House-passed bill. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act, H.R. 3898: Continue to support Senate action on House-passed bill. Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act, H.R. 425: Continue to support the legislation. Nominations Supported the nomination and confirmation of Keith Sonderling as U.S. Labor Department Secretary. Government Reform and Operations Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act, H.R. 9500: Supported U.S. House passage of the legislation. AI Tax Integrity Act of 2026, H.R. 9501: Support full U.S. House passage of the legislation. Taxpayer Advocate Participation Act, H.R. 9498: Supported U.S. House passage of the legislation. Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act. S. 3931: Support full U.S. Senate passage of the legislation. Taxpayer Due Process Enhancement Act, H.R. 6506: Support U.S. Senate action on the House-passed bill. Taxpayer Notification and Privacy Act, H.R. 6495: Continue to support U.S. Senate action on the House-passed bill. Healthcare and Affordable Health Coverage HSAs For All Act, H.R. 7681: Continue to support the legislation. Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, H.R. 6703: Support Senate action of House-passed bill. Comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Submitted comments on the proposed Medicare Program: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program rule, opposing CMSs proposed modification for initial price applicability year (IPAY) 2029 that would change how the agency identifies a qualifying single source drug under the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program created by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Request for Information on Common Sense Policy Options to Lower Drug Prices for Patients: Submitted comments to Senate Finance Committees (via Ranking Member Wyden) Request for Information on policy options to lower prescription drug costs. 340B Drug Program: Continue to voice concerns about this program to Congress (in terms of effects on high drug and health premium costs) and the need for reforms. Abolish the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) Act, H.R. 8293: Support the legislation. Intellectual Property Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (PERA), S. 1546: Reiterated support for the Senate introduced bill. Trade and Global Market Access Comments to the Office of the United States Trade Representative: Submitted comments on the 301 Investigation into Germanys persistent underpayment for innovative drugs, expressing encouragement about the investigation into the countrys unfair pharmaceutical pricing and the use of available USTR tools to press Americas trading partners to lift their price controls and contribute fairly to the innovation ecosystem from which they benefit American Global Competitiveness at 250: Legislative Proposals to Secure U.S. Technology Leadership: Submitted written testimony for the record before U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce expressing concerns about the European Unions Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (commonly referred to as CSDDD or CS3D) and the significant implications it poses for American businesses, small businesses and entrepreneurs. USMCA Review: Expressed overall support for the USMCA as it undergoes a review process. Urged the Administration to focus on strengthening and building upon the success of USMCA, make changes where warranted - such in the area of enforcement - so as not to destabilize supply chains and markets have become increasingly important to Americas entrepreneurs and small businesses.
Client expense: $35,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2026 · second_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Department of Labor policies and regulations on independent contractors, joint employer, non-disparagement, wage rates, overtime, and tip credit. Wage/tip credit legislative proposals. Workforce development issues. Apprenticeships. H.R. 2312, Tipped Employee Protection Act. H.R. 5494, Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act. H.R. 4366, Save Local Business Act. H.R. 20, Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025. H.R. 2952, SALT Act. H.R. 3545, TEENS Act. H.R. 5408/S. 844, Faster Labor Contracts Act. H.R. 5267/S. 3525, American Franchise Act. Nomination of James Macy and David Prouty to National Labor Relations Board. H.R. 6213, Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2025. H.R. 1163, The Prove It Act of 2025.
Client expense: $790,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
2026 · second_quarter · Small Business
GOOD GOVERNMENT: White House Conference on Small Business Act, H.R. 6855: Support action by U.S. House to advance the legislation. DME Scammer Prevention Act of 2026, H.R. 8871: Support the legislation. Preventing Waste, Fraud and Abuse in TANF Act, H.R. 8872: Support the legislation. Protecting Seniors and Stopping Fraudsters Act, H.R. 8883: Support the legislation. Recover COVID Unemployment Fraud in Banks Act, H.R. 8873: Support the legislation. Supporting Rural Communities, H. Res. 1182: Supported House passage of the resolution. WORKFORCE ISSUES: Workforce Apprenticeship Growth and Education Support (WAGES) Act, H.R. 8624 and S. 4463: Support the legislation. Faster Labor Contracts Act, H.R. 5408: Opposed House passage of the legislation. Flexibility for Workers Education Act, H.R. 2262: Continue to support U.S. House passage of the bill. Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act, H.R. 2270: Continue to support U.S. House passage of the bill. Working Families Flexibility Act, H.R. 2870: Continue to support U.S. House passage of the bill. Tipped Employee Protection Act, H.R. 2312: Support U.S. House passage of the bill. DOLs Proposal to Expand Investment Opportunities in 401(k) Plans (Fiduciary Duties in Selecting Designated Investment Alternatives): Expressed support for a proposed rulemaking to provide American workers, small business owners and their employees with access to the same diversified opportunities long available to large pension funds. Submitted Comments to Department of Labor (DOL) on Employee or Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act: Expressed support for the proposed rule changes on independent contractors. President Trumps Executive Order on PROMOTING RETIREMENT-SAVINGS ACCESS FOR AMERICAN WORKERS BY ESTABLISHING TRUMPIRA.GOV: Expressed support for the initiative. ACCESS TO CAPITAL: INVEST Act, H.R. 3383: Support U.S. Senate passage of this Housed-passed bill. Submitted Comments to the Federal Reserve on Regulatory Capital Rule: Category I and II Banking Organizations, Banking Organizations with Significant Trading Activity, and Optional Adoption for Other Banking Organizations [R-1887]: SBE Council welcomed the re-proposal as a substantive improvement over the 2023 version and made slight recommendations. Submitted Comments to the Office of the Comptroller (OCC) on National Bank Non-Interest Charges and Fees, and interim final order, Order Preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. SBE Council expressed support for these actions. TAX POLICY: Small Business Tax Cut Act, H.R. 8415: Support the legislation. Indexing Capital Gains Tax Liability to Inflation: Support legislative or administrative action to make this change. H. Res. 1156 which Expresses Support for Tax Policies that Support Working Families: Supported the House resolution. More Homes on the Market Act, H.R. 1340, S.3332: Support the legislation. American Innovation Act, H.R. 1778, S. 4207: Support the legislation. BUSINESS STARTUP AND GROWTH: SAVE Local Businesses Act, H.R. 4366: Support U.S. House passage of the bill. New Opportunities for Business Ownership and Self-Sufficiency Act (NO BOSS Act), H.R. 6431: Supported U.S. House passage of the legislation. American Innovation Act, H.R. 1778, S. 4207: Support the legislation. Submitted Comments to Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice on Making Improvements to the Premerger Notification and Report Form: Urged the agencies to consider maintaining the current HSR form and system, as potential changes have not been substantiated with failures, problems or flaws. AI AND TECHNOLOGY Continue to voice restraint on excessive regulatory frameworks or actions that would undermine what is a critical new technology for small businesses. SECURE Data Act (Securing and Establishing Consumer Uniform Rights and Enforcement over Data Act), H.R. 8413: Welcomed the introduction of comprehensive data privacy legislation. AI Education: Continue to brief congressional staff on the benefits of AI to small businesses and startups as conveyed through SBE Council research and surveys. American Innovation and Choice Online Act (AICOA). S. 4746: Oppose the legislation. REGULATORY REFORM AND MODERNIZATION Guidance Out of Darkness (GOOD) Act (H.R. 1515): Urged Senate to advance House-passed bill. Information Quality Assurance Act (H.R. 6329): Urged Senate to advance House-passed bill. ESA Amendments Act, H.R. 1897: Supported House passage of the bill. Prove It Act of 2025, H.R. 1163: Support House action and passage of the bill. 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, H.R. 6644: Supported House amendment to the Senate-passed bill and final bill that went into law. Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations (RED Tape) Act, H.R. 6398: Supported House passage of the legislation. Earnings Claims Rulemaking and Business Opportunity Rule: Continue to express concerns about these Biden-Era regulatory efforts that remain on the Federal Trade Commissions regulatory agenda Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act), H.R. 4776: Supporting Senate action on House-passed bill. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act, H.R. 3898: Support Senate action on House-passed bill. Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act, H.R. 425: Support the legislation. GOVERNMENT REFORM AND OPERATIONS: Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act, H.R. 9500: Support the legislation. AI Tax Integrity Act of 2026, H.R. 9501: Support the legislation. Taxpayer Advocate Participation Act, H.R. 9498: Support the legislation. Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act. S. 3931: Support the legislation. Taxpayer Due Process Enhancement Act, H.R. 6506: Support U.S. Senate action on the House-passed bill. Taxpayer Notification and Privacy Act, H.R. 6495: Support U.S. Senate action on the House-passed bill. HEALTHCARE AND AFFORDABLE HEALTH COVERAGE: HSAs For All Act, H.R. 7681: Support the legislation. Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, H.R. 6703: Support Senate action of House-passed bill. 340B Drug Program: Continue to voice concerns about this program to Congress (in terms of effects on high drug and health premium costs) and the need for reforms. Medication Affordability and Patent Integrity Act, S. 2658: Expressed concern about the legislation. Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act, S. 1954: Expressed concern about the legislation. Ensuring Timely Access to Generics Act, S. 3014: Expressed concern about the legislation. Abolish the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) Act, H.R. 8293: Support the legislation. TRADE AND GLOBAL MARKET ACCESS: Submitted coalition comments to U.S. Department of Commerce on Section 232 Investigation of Imports of Semiconductors and Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment (91 FR 2443): Urged the Administration to refrain from imposing tariffs on semiconductors and downstream consumer and commercial technology products.
Client expense: $45,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, White House Office
H.R. 1689 To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status. H.R. 1723 & S. 1301 - Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2025 H.R. 20 & S. 852 - Protecting the Right to Organize Act H.R. 2262 - Flexibility for Workers Education Act H.R. 2270 Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act H.R. 2299 - Ensuring Workers Get PAID Act H.R. 2312 - Tipped Employee Protection Act H.R. 2550 - Protecting America's Workforce Act H.R. 2572 - Worker Enfranchisement Act H.R. 2736 & S. 1352 - Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act H.R. 2870 - Working Families Flexibility Act H.R. 3120 - Modern Worker Security Act H.R. 4154 - Employee Rights Act H.R. 4312 - SCORE Act H.R. 4366 - Save Local Business Act H.R. 5267 & S. 3525 - American Franchise Act H.R. 5408 & S. 844 - Faster Labor Contracts Act H.R. 5761 - Fair Warning Act of 2025 H.R. 6136 - PURE Act H.R. 6139 - Union Members Rights to Know Act Automation Taxation Bill H.R. 20 & S. 852 - Protecting the Right to Organize Act H.R. 5408 & S. 844 - Faster Labor Contracts Act H.Res.1140 Faster Labor Contracts Act Discharge Petition H.R. 2736 & S. 1352 - Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act H.R. 1723 & S. 1301 - Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2025 S. 2731 - Empowering Striking Workers Act H.R. 6597 - LETS Protect Workers Act H.R. 5267 & S. 3525 - American Franchise Act H.R. 4312 - SCORE Act National Labor Relations Board Member nominations for James Macy and David Prouty (no bill #) DOL Independent Contractor Notice of Proposed Rule (no bill #) NLRB JOINT EMPLOYER RULE Norcross Amendment to H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 S.1367 - NO FAKES Act of 2025 H.R.8775 - Ending Predator Access to Union Power Act Protect College Sports Act of 2026 (H.R.9137/S. 4668) H.R. 1689 - Haiti TPS H.R. 8210 - A Stronger Workforce for America Act S.J. Res. 99 - regarding automatic extension of work permits Build America, Buy America implementation S.2 - Secure America Act H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 S. 4744 / H.R. 9237, the Take Care of Americas Veterans Act Confirmation of NLRB Members Prouty and Macy H.R. 4696- Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929 S. 2468- Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929 H.R.8870 - BUILD America 250 Act
Client expense: $760,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
The Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act (H.R. 20/S. 852); DOL, EEOC and NLRB Nominations; the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408/S.844); a resolution providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5408) to accelerate workplace time-to-contract under the National Labor Relations Act (H.Res. 1140); Independent Contractor Law Reforms (H.R. 1319 and H.R. 1320); Worker Enfranchisement Act (H.R. 2572); Warehouse Worker Protection Act (H.R. 4896/S.2613); Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366); Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (H.R. 2954); Worker Reforming Elections for Speedy and Unimpeded Labor Talks (RESULTS) Act; NLRB Stability Act; Fairness in Filing Act; Union Members Right to Know Act; Put American Workers First Act; Protection on the Picket Line Act; Worker Privacy Act; WIOA Reauthorization; Ask the Union Members Act (H.R. 6142), Fair Access to Justice for Union Members Act (H.R. 6141), Endorsement Transparency Act (H.R. 6156), Union Members Right to Know Act (H.R. 6139); Ensuring Workers Get PAID Act (H.R. 2299), the Tipped Employee Protection Act (H.R. 2312), and the Working Families Flexibility Act (H.R. 2870) NLRB decisions in Lion Elastomers, Cemex, American Steel Construction, Thryv, Inc., The Atlanta Opera, and Stericycle; OSHA Heat Regulations; Independent Contractor Regulations; Joint Employer Regulations
Client expense: $2,246,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2026 · first_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Department of Labor policies and regulations on independent contractors, joint employer, non-disparagement, wage rates, overtime, and tip credit. Wage/tip credit legislative proposals. Workforce development issues. Apprenticeships. H.R. 2312, Tipped Employee Protection Act. H.R. 5494, Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act. H.R. 4366, Save Local Business Act. H.R. 20, Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025. H.R. 2952, SALT Act. H.R. 3545, TEENS Act. H.R. 5408/S. 844, Faster Labor Contracts Act. Nomination of Crystal Carey to be the General Counsel of the NLRB. H.R. 5267, American Franchise Act. Nomination of James Murphy and Scott Mayer to National Labor Relations Board. H.R. 6213, Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2025. H.R. 1163, The Prove It Act of 2025.
Client expense: $870,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2026 · first_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Independent Contractor Regulations; OSHA Walkaround Rule; OSHA Heat Standard; Joint Employer Regulations; The Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act (H.R. 20/S. 852); DOL, EEOC and NLRB Nominations; the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408/S.844); Independent Contractor Law Reforms (H.R. 1319 and H.R. 1320); Worker Enfranchisement Act (H.R. 2572); Warehouse Worker Protection Act (H.R. 4896/S.2613); OSHA Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses (RIN: 1218-AD40) Rule; DOL overtime regulation (RIN: 1235-AA39); Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366); NLRB interpretations that would protect harassing behavior in the workplace and create potential conflicts with federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws, including the Boards Lion Elastomers decision; NLRB decisions in Cemex, American Steel Construction, Thryv, Inc., The Atlanta Opera, and Stericycle; FTC Non-Compete Clause Rule (RIN 3084-AB74); Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (H.R. 2954); Good Samaritan protections for employees using naloxone; Worker Reforming Elections for Speedy and Unimpeded Labor Talks (RESULTS) Act; NLRB Stability Act; Fairness in Filing Act; Union Members Right to Know Act; Put American Workers First Act; Protection on the Picket Line Act; Worker Privacy Act; WIOA Reauthorization; Ask the Union Members Act (H.R. 6142), Fair Access to Justice for Union Members Act (H.R. 6141), Endorsement Transparency Act (H.R. 6156), Union Members Right to Know Act (H.R. 6139) - Ensuring Workers Get PAID Act (H.R. 2299), the Tipped Employee Protection Act (H.R. 2312), and the Working Families Flexibility Act (H.R. 2870)
Client expense: $1,936,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2026 · first_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) implementation. National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants and funding. National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). Federal workers and collective bargaining rights. Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) workforce. Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408). Protect Americas Workforce Act (H.R.2550). Oppose the Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act (H.R.1723). Supporting workforce development/apprenticeships. Supporting the FAMILY Act (HR 5390, S. 2823). Oppose H.R 2262, the Flexibility for Workers Education Act. Oppose H.R. 2270, the Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act. Oppose H.R. 2312, the Tipped Employee Protection Act. Oppose H.R. 2988, Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act. Support Healthy Families Act (H.R.7531).
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
H.R. 1689 To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status. H.R. 1723 & S. 1301 - Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2025 H.R. 20 & S. 852 - Protecting the Right to Organize Act H.R. 2262 - Flexibility for Workers Education Act H.R. 2270 Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act H.R. 2299 - Ensuring Workers Get PAID Act H.R. 2312 - Tipped Employee Protection Act H.R. 2550 - Protecting America's Workforce Act H.R. 2572 - Worker Enfranchisement Act H.R. 2736 & S. 1352 - Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act H.R. 2870 - Working Families Flexibility Act H.R. 3120 - Modern Worker Security Act H.R. 4154 - Employee Rights Act H.R. 4312 - SCORE Act H.R. 4366 - Save Local Business Act H.R. 5267 & S. 3525 - American Franchise Act H.R. 5408 & S. 844 - Faster Labor Contracts Act H.R. 5761 - Fair Warning Act of 2025 H.R. 6136 - PURE Act H.R. 6139 - Union Members Rights to Know Act H.R. 6141 - Fair Access to Justice for Union Members Act H.R. 6142 - Ask the Union Members Act H.R. 6156 - Endorsement Transparency Act H.R. 6597 - LETS Protect Workers Act H.R. 8210 A Stronger Workforce for America Act (ASWA) of 2026 H.R.3089 - More Paid Leave for More Americans Act H.R.5267 American Franchise Act H.R.5437 Protection of Lawful Commerce in Stone Slab Products Act HR 3089-More Paid Leave for More Americans Act HR 4528 HR3404/S332-FAIR Leave Act S. 2210 - Unlocking Benefits for Independent Workers Act S. 2228 - Modern Worker Empowerment Act S. 2731 - Empowering Striking Workers Act S. 2984 - Employee Rights Act S. 3111 - Small Businesses before Bureaucrats Act S. 3114 - Union Members Right to Know Act S. 3115 - NLRB Stability Act S. 3116 - Fairness in Filing Act S. 3117 - Worker Reforming Elections for Speedy and Unimpeded Labor Talks Act aka Worker RESULTS Act S. 3124 - Protection on the Picket Line Act S. 3128 - Worker Privacy Act S. 3215 - Putting American Workers First Act S.1383 Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act S.J.Res.38 - A joint resolution establishing the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. New Democrat Policy Framework
2026 · first_quarter · Small Business
Good Government White House Conference on Small Business Act, H.R. 6855: Support action by U.S. House to advance the legislation. Workforce Issues Flexibility for Workers Education Act, H.R. 2262: Continue to support U.S. House passage of the bill. Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act, H.R. 2270: Continue to support U.S. House passage of the bill. Working Families Flexibility Act, H.R. 2870: Continue to support U.S. House passage of the bill. Tipped Employee Protection Act, H.R. 2312: Support U.S. House passage of the bill. DOLs Proposal to Expand Investment Opportunities in 401(k) Plans: Supportive of a framework to provide American workers, small business owners and their employees with access to the same diversified opportunities long available to large pension funds. Access to Capital: INVEST Act, H.R. 3383: Support U.S. Senate passage of this Housed-passed bill. Small Entrepreneurs Empowerment and Development Act (SEED Act), H.R. 4171: Support U.S. House passage of the bill. Main Street Parity Act, H.R. 5763: Supported U.S. House passage of the bill. Tax Policy Indexing Capital Gains Tax Liability to Inflation: Support legislative or administrative action to make this change. More Homes on the Market Act, H.R. 1340, S.3332: Support the legislation. American Innovation Act, H.R. 1778, S. 4207: Support the legislation. H.J.Res. 142 - Disapproving the action of the D.C. Councils D.C. Income Franchise Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025: Supported the resolution. Business Startup & Growth SAVE Local Businesses Act, H.R. 4366: Support U.S. House passage of the bill. New Opportunities for Business Ownership and Self-Sufficiency Act (NO BOSS Act), H.R. 6431: Continue to support action by the U.S. House on the legislation. American Innovation Act, H.R. 1778, S. 4207: Support the legislation. AI and Technology H.Res. 1007, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the financial services and housing industries: SBE Council supports the resolution. AI for Main Street Act, H.R. 5764: Supported U.S. House passage of the bill. Continue to voice restraint on excessive regulatory frameworks or actions that would undermine what is a critical new technology for small businesses. White House National AI Legislative Framework: Voiced support for general vision of the framework and support efforts in the Congress to act on the framework. White House Ratepayer Protection Pledge: Voiced general support for the principles outlined by the executive action. AI Education: Continue to brief congressional staff on the benefits of AI to small businesses and startups as conveyed through SBE Council research and surveys. Regulatory Modernization and Reform Prove It Act of 2025, H.R. 1163: Support House action and passage of the bill. SHOWER Act, H.R. 4593: Supported U.S. House passage of the bill. Housing for the 2st Century Act, H.R. 6644: Supported U.S. House passage of the bill. Affordable Homes Act, H.R. 5184: Supported U.S. House passage of the bill. Critical Mineral Dominance Act, H.R. 4090: Supported U.S. House passage of the bill. Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act), H.R. 4776: Supporting Senate action on House-passed bill. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act, H.R. 3898: Support Senate action on House-passed bill. Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) Database: Support eliminating the database by U.S. Treasury. Department of Labors Proposed Independent Contractor Rule: Voiced general support for the direction of the newly proposed rule (formal comments forthcoming.) Government Reform and Operations President Trumps Executive Action to Ensure Pay for TSA Workers, Secure and Stable Travel: Voiced support for the Action. Taxpayer Due Process Enhancement Act, H.R. 6506: Support U.S. Senate action on the House-passed bill. Taxpayer Notification and Privacy Act, H.R. 6495: Support U.S. Senate action on the House-passed bill. Health in American and Affordable Health Coverage HSAs For All Act, H.R. 7681: Support the legislation. Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, H.R. 6703: Support Senate action of House-passed bill. President Trumps Great Healthcare Plan: Voiced general support for elements of the plan that focus on improving accountability, competition, and transparency in order to create a market-based system for healthcare and insurance coverage. Trump Administrations New Dietary Guidelines for Americans: Voiced general support for the new guidelines. Reforming the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI): Support reforms to CMMI. Trade and Global Market Access Maintaining American Innovation and Technology Leadership - Ways and Means Committee, Subcommittee on Trade. Submitted a statement for the congressional record on how unfair trade practices and protectionist measures used by international competitors undermines U.S. technological leadership and the startups and small businesses that are the fonts of innovation in the U.S. Permanent WTO Moratorium on Customs Duties on Electronic Transmissions and WTO Work Programme on Electronic Commerce: Continue to support a permanent moratorium.
2025 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Independent Contractor Regulations; OSHA Walkaround Rule; OSHA Heat Standard; Joint Employer Regulations; The Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act (H.R. 20/S. 852); DOL, EEOC and NLRB Nominations; the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408/S.844); Independent Contractor Law Reforms (H.R. 1319 and H.R. 1320); Worker Enfranchisement Act (H.R. 2572); Warehouse Worker Protection Act (H.R. 4896/S.2613); OSHA Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses (RIN: 1218-AD40) Rule; DOL overtime regulation (RIN: 1235-AA39); Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366); NLRB interpretations that would protect harassing behavior in the workplace and create potential conflicts with federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws, including the Boards Lion Elastomers decision; NLRB decisions in Cemex, American Steel Construction, Thryv, Inc., The Atlanta Opera, and Stericycle; FTC Non-Compete Clause Rule (RIN 3084-AB74); Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (H.R. 2954); Good Samaritan protections for employees using naloxone; Worker Reforming Elections for Speedy and Unimpeded Labor Talks (RESULTS) Act; NLRB Stability Act; Fairness in Filing Act; Union Members Right to Know Act; Put American Workers First Act; Protection on the Picket Line Act; Worker Privacy Act; WIOA Reauthorization; Ask the Union Members Act (H.R. 6142), Fair Access to Justice for Union Members Act (H.R. 6141), Endorsement Transparency Act (H.R. 6156), Union Members Right to Know Act (H.R. 6139) - Ensuring Workers Get PAID Act (H.R. 2299), the Tipped Employee Protection Act (H.R. 2312), and the Working Families Flexibility Act (H.R. 2870)
Client expense: $1,635,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2025 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Department of Labor policies and regulations on independent contractors, joint employer, non-disparagement, wage rates, overtime, and tip credit. Wage/tip credit legislative proposals. Workforce development issues. Apprenticeships. H.R. 2312, Tipped Employee Protection Act. H.R. 5494, Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act. H.R. 4366, Save Local Business Act. H.R. 20, Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025. H.R. 2952, SALT Act. H.R. 3545, TEENS Act. H.R. 5408/S. 844, Faster Labor Contracts Act. Nomination of Crystal Carey to be the General Counsel of the NLRB. H.R. 5267, American Franchise Act. Nomination of James Murphy and Scott Mayer to National Labor Relations Board. H.R. 6213, Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2025.
Client expense: $830,000 · Firm income: Not reported
H.R. 1723 - Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2025 H.R. 2299 - Ensuring Workers Get PAID Act H.R. 2312 - Tipped Employee Protection Act H.R. 2550 - Protect America's Workforce Act H.R. 2572 - Worker Enfranchisement Act H.R. 2736 & S. 1352 - Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act H.R. 2870 - Working Families Flexibility Act H.R. 3120 - Modern Worker Security Act H.R. 4154 - Employee Rights Act H.R. 4312 - SCORE Act H.R. 4366 - Save Local Business Act H.R. 5267 - American Franchise Act H.R. 5408 & S. 844 - Faster Labor Contracts Act H.R. 5761 - Fair Warning Act of 2025 H.R. 6136 - PURE Act H.R. 6137 - Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act H.R. 6139 - Union Members Rights to Know Act H.R. 6141 - Fair Access to Justice for Union Members Act H.R. 6142 - Ask the Union Members Act H.R. 6156 - Endorsement Transparency Act H.R. 6597 - LETS Protect Workers Act H.R.20 - Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025 H.R.4312 - SCORE Act H.R.4528 - Price Gouging Prevention Act of 2025 House Discharge Petition No. 6 Implentation of Toxic Substances Control Act NLRB Nominations Nomination of Crystal Carey to be General Counsel of the NLRB (no bill number) Nomination of James Murphy to be a Member of the NLRB (no bill number) Nomination of Rosario Palmieri to be Assistant Secretary of Labor for Policy, DOL (no bill number) Nomination of Scott Mayer to be a Member of the NLRB (no bill number) S 1071 - National Defense Authorization Act of FY2026 S 2750 - SANDBOX Act S 2837 Protect America's Workforce Act S 326 American Music Fairness Act S. 1301 - Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2025 S. 2210 - Unlocking Benefits for Independent Workers Act S. 2228 - Modern Worker Empowerment Act S. 2731 - Empowering Striking Workers Act S. 2984 - Employee Rights Act S. 3111 - Small Businesses before Bureaucrats Act S. 3114 - Union Members Right to Know Act S. 3115 - NLRB Stability Act S. 3116 - Fairness in Filing Act S. 3117 - Worker Reforming Elections for Speedy and Unimpeded Labor Talks Act aka Worker RESULTS Act S. 3124 - Protection on the Picket Line Act S. 3128 - Worker Privacy Act S. 3215 - Putting American Workers First Act S.1310 - No Tax Breaks for Union Busting (NTBUB) Act S.852 - Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025 S.Res.412 to confirm 108 nominees en bloc, which included Jonathan Berry to be Solicitor for the DOL S.Res.520 - an en bloc resolution covering 88 noms, including Crystal Carey for NLRB General Counsel, James Murphy and Scott Mayer for the NLRB, Rosario Palmieri for Asst. Secretary of Labor, and Anthony DEsposito for DOL Inspector General S.Res.532 - an en bloc resolution covering 97 nominations, including Carey, Murphy, Mayer, Palmieri, and DEsposito "To amend the National Labor Relations Act to make it an unfair labor practice for an employer to require an employee to attend certain activities (no bill number assigned)" H.R.6655 - A Stronger Workforce for America Act
2025 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
In support of the FAMILY Act (H.R.5390/S.2823). In opposition to the Tipped Employee Protection Act (H.R.2312). In opposition to the SCORE Act (H.R.4312).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · third_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Department of Labor policies and regulations on independent contractors, joint employer, non-disparagement, wage rates, overtime, and tip credit. Wage/tip credit legislative proposals. Workforce development issues. Apprenticeships. Paid leave legislative proposals. H.R. 2312, Tipped Employee Protection Act. H.R. 5494, Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act. H.R. 4366, Save Local Business Act. S. 844, Faster Labor Contracts Act. H.R. 20, Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025. Working Families Flexibility Act (draft legislation). H.R. 2952, SALT Act. H.R. 3545, TEENS Act. Heat Workforce Standards Act (draft legislation). H.R. 5408/S. 844, Faster Labor Contracts Act. Nomination of Crystal Carey to be the General Counsel of the NLRB. H.R. 5267, American Franchise Act. Nomination of James Murphy and Scott Mayer to National Labor Relations Board.
Client expense: $810,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2025 · second_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Department of Labor policies and regulations on independent contractors, joint employer, non-disparagement, overtime and tip credit. Wage/tip credit legislative proposals. Workforce development issues. Apprenticeships. Paid leave legislative proposals. H.R. 2312, Tipped Employee Protection Act. Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (draft legislation). Save Local Business Act (draft legislation). S. 844, Faster Labor Contracts Act. H.R. 20, Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025. Working Families Flexibility Act (draft legislation). H.R. 2952, SALT Act. H.R. 3545, TEENS Act. Heat Workforce Standards Act (draft legislation). S. 844, Faster Labor Contracts Act. Nomination of Crystal Carey to be the General Counsel of the NLRB.
Client expense: $790,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2025 · first_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Department of Labor policies and regulations on independent contractors, joint employer, non-disparagement, overtime and tip credit. Wage/tip credit legislative proposals. Workforce development issues. Apprenticeships. Paid leave legislative proposals. H.R. 2312, Tipped Employee Protection Act. Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (draft legislation). Save Local Business Act (draft legislation). TEENS Act (draft legislation). S. 844, Faster Labor Contracts Act. H.R. 20, Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025. Working Families Flexibility Act (draft legislation). H.R. 2299, Ensuring Workers Get PAID Act of 2025. Nominations of Lori Chavez-DeRemer and Keith Sonderling as Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Labor. Nominations of Kelly Loeffler and Bill Briggs as Administrator and Deputy Administrator of the Small Business Administration.
Client expense: $880,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 988. (consideration: CR H685-691; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H685)
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.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 366.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-420.
Congress.gov source codes: 5000, H12200
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 15.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
| House |
| Markup By |
| November 20, 2025 |
| Education and Workforce Committee | House | Referred To | March 24, 2025 |
| Republican |
| IN |
| Michael Baumgartner | Republican | WA |
| Pete Sessions | Republican | TX |
Government targets: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, White House Office
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
Government targets: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, White House Office
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: $880,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $35,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Government targets: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, White House Office
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $760,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of