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H.R. 505

Referred to Committee

Living Wage Now Act

Introduced 1/25/2023•118th Congress•House

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Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

1/25/2023 • House

Summary

Living Wage Now Act

This bill increases the federal minimum wage for regular employees from $7.25 an hour to $15 an hour.

The increase takes effect on the first day of the third month that begins after the date of enactment of this bill.

Introduced in House • 1/25/2023

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Topics & Subjects

American SamoaMigrant, seasonal, agricultural laborPuerto RicoU.S. territories and protectoratesVirgin IslandsWages and earnings

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (1)

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Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]

Democrat • TN-9

Sponsored 1/25/2023

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Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

January 25, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

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Enacted into Law

Text Versions (1)

Introduced in House1/25/2023

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors0