Congress Proposes Raising Federal Minimum Wage to $17 Over Five Years
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Companion bill: House Democrats Push Raise the Wage Act to Hike Federal Minimum to $17 Over 5 Years →No action since April 2025
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Scores run from -100 (strongly harmful) to +100 (strongly beneficial) for each group, combining impact, certainty, scope, and duration ratings of 1-5. How impact scoring works
Small businesses that employ minimum-wage or low-wage workers would face significantly higher labor costs over the five-year phase-in, with the wage floor more than doubling from $7.25 to $17.00. This is especially impactful for restaurants, retail shops, and other labor-intensive small businesses. Some may offset costs through higher prices, reduced hours, or slower hiring. The gradual phase-in gives owners time to adjust, but the permanent indexed increases mean costs will continue rising.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Raise the Wage Act of 2025
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