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Living Wage Now Act

12/15/2023, 3:53 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 505

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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 505

Bill HR 505 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 25, 2023. Bill HR 505 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 25, 2023.  Bill HR 505's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of January 25, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 505

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 505

Primary Policy Focus

Labor and Employment

Potential Impact Areas

- American Samoa
- Migrant, seasonal, agricultural labor
- Puerto Rico
- U.S. territories and protectorates
- Virgin Islands
- Wages and earnings

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 505

Living Wage Now Act
Living Wage Now Act
To provide for increases in the Federal minimum wage to $15 an hour.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 505

Steve Cohen
Steve Cohen
TennesseeDemocrat

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