Minimum Wage for Tipped Workers Bill
Official: TIP Improvement Act of 2026
IntroducedFebruary 13, 2026
Why This Matters
This bill aims to increase the minimum wage for workers who rely on tips and make tax deductions for tips permanent. It matters because it could help improve the earnings of many workers in the service industry.
If you work in a job that relies on tips, your base pay could increase significantly.
Affects: This bill affects restaurant servers, bartenders, and other workers who earn tips.
What changes is this bill making?
1. This bill would raise the minimum wage for workers who earn tips. 2. It would ensure that tipped workers receive a fairer base pay. 3. The bill would also make the tip deduction for businesses permanent. 4. It aims to help tipped workers earn more money overall. 5. The changes would affect how tips are taxed for businesses.
Who is affected?
This bill affects restaurant servers, bartenders, and other workers who earn tips.