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@EdWorkforceCmte Advances Bills to Deliver Flexibility, Fairness, and Faster Pay for America’s Workers

WASHINGTON, D.C., November 20, 2025
Today, the Education and Workforce Committee passed three pro-worker bills that expand flexibility for families, boost earnings for tipped workers, and ensure workers get paid faster when payroll mistakes occur.

The measures—H.R. 2870, Working Families Flexibility Act of 2025; H.R. 2312, Tipped Employee Protection Act; and H.R. 2299, Ensuring Workers Get PAID Act of 2025—underscore House Republicans’ commitment to empowering working families. 

On passage of the bills, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) said: “Hardworking Americans deserve more control over their time and their paychecks. The Working Families Flexibility Act gives private-sector workers the same choice government workers already have—the option to take paid time off instead of overtime pay. That means more flexibility for parents, caregivers, and anyone juggling work and family responsibilities.

“We also passed two bills to make sure workers can keep more of what they earn and get paid what they’re owed—fast. By improving confusing federal laws and agency guidance, we are making it easier for tipped workers to earn more. We’re also permanently reinstating the Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program, so employers fix payroll errors quickly ensuring workers receive what they earn fast. These are commonsense solutions that put workers and families first.”

H.R. 2870, Working Families Flexibility Act of 2025, introduced by Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL):
  • Gives private-sector employees the opportunity to choose paid time off instead of overtime pay. 
H.R. 2312, Tipped Employee Protection Act, introduced by Rep. Steve Womack (R-AR):
  • Clarifies the definition of a tipped employee and removes burdensome federal guidance so workers can earn more.
H.R. 2299, Ensuring Workers Get PAID Act of 2025, introduced by Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-WI):
  • Reinstates and permanently establishes the PAID program that allows employers to fix payroll mistakes and quickly return owed wages to employees without penalty. During its 2018 iteration, this program yielded four times the amount of back wages for workers compared to traditional enforcement. 
Full video of the markup can be found here.
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