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Congress·In Committee·26 days ago

Senate Committee Reviews Give America a Raise Act to Lift Federal Minimum Wage to $20/Hour

Also known as: Give America a Raise Act

Legislative Progress

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Impact Analysis

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Key Points

  • The bill would raise the federal minimum wage to $10.00 shortly after becoming law, then increase it annually until it reaches $20.00 per hour after three years. Following that, the wage would automatically go up every year based on either the cost of living or the growth of the U.S. economy, whichever is higher.
  • Tipped workers, like servers and bartenders, would see their base pay rise from the current low federal rate to $20.00 over six years. Eventually, the 'tip credit' would be eliminated, meaning employers must pay the full minimum wage even if the employee also earns tips.
  • The policy phases out special lower wages for workers with disabilities and newly hired employees under age 20. Over several years, these groups would be moved to the same standard as all other workers, ensuring everyone is paid the same base rate regardless of age or ability.
  • To help businesses prepare, the government would be required to announce each upcoming pay increase at least 60 days in advance. The bill also provides technical help to help employers who currently pay lower wages to disabled workers transition to the new, higher pay standards.
Labor EmploymentEconomy FinanceCivil Rights

Milestones

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Feb 4, 2026Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Feb 4, 2026

Introduced in Senate

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Politico·25 days ago

Politico Morning Money: Gallego's $20 Wage Push

Senator Ruben Gallego's new $20 minimum wage bill is already drawing lines in the sand for the 2026 legislative session. While the GOP-controlled Congress is unlikely to move the needle, the proposal highlights the growing progressive push for a 'living wage' above the traditional $15 target.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Give America a Raise Act

Bill NumberS 3780
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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