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Rep. Vasquez Introduces TIPS Act to End Subminimum Wage

8/11/2026

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Rep. Gabriel Vasquez (D-N.M.) introduced H.R. 1314, the TIPS Act, to make the no-tax-on-tips rule permanent and end subminimum wage for tipped workers.
Rep. Gabriel Vasquez voted against President Donald Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, enacted July 4, which offers a temporary no-tax-on-tips provision expiring in 2028 but still taxes tips and overtime.
Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, who won re-election with 52.1% over Yvette Herrell, will face Greg Cunningham on Nov. 3.

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Rep. Gabriel Vasquez (D-N.M.) introduced H.R. 1314, the TIPS Act, to make the no-tax-on-tips rule permanent and end subminimum wage for tipped workers.
Rep. Gabriel Vasquez voted against President Donald Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, enacted July 4, which offers a temporary no-tax-on-tips provision expiring in 2028 but still taxes tips and overtime.
Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, who won re-election with 52.1% over Yvette Herrell, will face Greg Cunningham on Nov. 3.