WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Representatives Donald Norcross (NJ-01) and Steven Horsford (NV-04) reintroduced the Tipped Income Protection and Support (TIPS) Act to eliminate the subminimum wage for tipped workers across the United States and end the income tax on tips these workers receive. 

“Far too many workers across the United States are struggling to put food on the table and provide for their families. By eliminating the subminimum wage and taxes on tips, we can put more money into the pockets of tipped workers,” said Congressman Donald Norcross. “While there’s still more work to be done when it comes to increasing the federal minimum wage, this legislation marks a pivotal step in the right direction toward ensuring tipped workers get a fair day's pay for a hard day's work." 

“A tip is a gift, not a guarantee, and it’s beyond time that we recognize that in our tax code,” said Congressman Steven Horsford. “Adding insult to injury, many tipped service workers across the country earn a paltry $2.13 per hour with employers counting on tips to make up the difference and ensure a dignified wage. Nevada is helping to lead the nation in eliminating this inhumane subminimum wage, and my TIPS Act would make dignified wages the law across the United States.” 

The TIPS Act would: 

• Eliminate the subminimum wage of $2.13 per hour 
• End income tax on tips 
• Ensure millionaires and billionaires cannot gift their fortunes to family members tax-free by claiming it’s a tip 

The TIPS Act is cosponsored by Representatives Titus (D-NV); Ramirez, C. (D-IL); Lee, S. (D-NV); Cleaver (D-MO), Boyle (D-PA). 

###