To place the Federal minimum wage on a durable path toward a living wage aligned with the national median wage, to require large, highly profitable corporations to lead the transition, to end all subminimum wages, and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill HR 8555

The bill titled H.R. 8555 in the 119th Congress, introduced on April 28, 2026, aims to establish a sustainable path for the Federal minimum wage to reach a level in line with the national median wage, transitioning towards a living wage. It specifically targets large, highly profitable corporations to spearhead this wage adjustment process, while also seeking to eliminate all subminimum wage rates.

Current Status of Bill HR 8555

Bill HR 8555 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 28, 2026. Bill HR 8555 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 28, 2026. Bill HR 8555's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of April 28, 2026

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8555

To place the Federal minimum wage on a durable path toward a living wage aligned with the national median wage, to require large, highly profitable corporations to lead the transition, to end all subminimum wages, and for other purposes.