Why This Matters
The Give America a Raise Act aims to increase the federal minimum wage over the next few years, helping workers earn more money. This change is important for improving the financial stability of many low-wage workers across the country.
If you earn minimum wage, your pay could increase significantly over the next few years.
Affects: This bill affects low-wage workers, including restaurant staff and service industry employees.
What changes is this bill making?
1. This bill raises the federal minimum wage to $10 an hour initially. 2. The minimum wage will increase to $13 an hour after one year. 3. It will reach $20 an hour after three years. 4. Tipped employees will see their minimum cash wage rise to $6 an hour initially. 5. Employees will have the right to keep all tips they earn.
Who is affected?
This bill affects low-wage workers, including restaurant staff and service industry employees.