Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Labor and Employment
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.
Who this affects
low-wage workers · restaurant staff · service industry employees
What changes is this bill making?
1This bill raises the federal minimum wage to $10 an hour initially.
2The minimum wage will increase to $13 an hour after one year.
3It will reach $20 an hour after three years.
4Tipped employees will see their minimum cash wage rise to $6 an hour initially.
5Employees will have the right to keep all tips they earn.
