Give America a Raise Act
Senate Committee Reviews Give America a Raise Act to Lift Federal Minimum Wage to $20/Hour
Legislative Progress
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.
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Life & Work
Small businesses that rely on minimum-wage or near-minimum-wage labor would face significantly higher payroll costs as wages nearly triple from $7.25 to $20.00 over three years. While higher wages could reduce turnover and boost consumer spending, many small employers — especially in restaurants, retail, and agriculture — could face tough choices about hiring, hours, and prices. The phase-in schedule gives businesses time to adjust, but the increases are steep.
Programs
Disabilities
Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Introduced in Senate
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Votes
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News
Ruben Gallego Introduces Bill For $20 Minimum Wage
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Give America a Raise Act
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