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Increases Minimum Wage Based on Cost of Living

Recent Bills/Increases Minimum Wage Based on Cost of Living

Increases Minimum Wage Based on Cost of Living

IntroducedMay 15, 2025

Introduced1 year ago

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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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Why This Matters

This bill establishes a federal minimum wage that adjusts based on the cost of living in different regions of the country.

If you earn minimum wage, this bill could raise your pay based on local living costs, starting at 40% of the national average wage.

Who this affects

low-wage workers · areas with high living costs

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill ties the federal minimum wage to the cost of living in different areas.
2The minimum wage will start at 40% of the national average hourly wage and increase over time.
3Areas with higher living costs will have a higher minimum wage based on regional price parity.
4The bill requires adjustments to the minimum wage every three years to keep up with inflation.

Last changed 2 months ago · checked hourly

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Bills must pass the House, Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.

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IntroducedCurrentMay 15, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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