Map Shows States Where Minimum Wage Would Increase the Most Under New Bill
A group of Democratic lawmakers introduced the 'Living Wage for All' act to raise the federal minimum wage to $25 per hour by 2031 for large employers and by 2038 for smaller ones. The increase would have the largest impact in states like Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Tennessee, where the current minimum wage is effectively $7.25 per hour. While the proposal has public support, its passage remains uncertain due to the need for bipartisan agreement in Congress.
- ▪The 'Living Wage for All' act was introduced by Representatives Delia C. Ramirez, Jesús “Chuy” García, Lateefah Simon, and Analilia Mejia to raise the federal minimum wage to $25 per hour.
- ▪The current federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, unchanged since 2009, and five states have no higher state minimum wage.
- ▪Workers in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Tennessee would see their minimum wage increase by $17.75 per hour if the bill passes.
- ▪Large employers would need to comply by 2031, while smaller employers would have until 2038 under the proposed legislation.
- ▪The bill would tie future federal minimum wage increases to two-thirds of the national median wage to maintain its value over time.
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By Giulia CarbonaroSenior Housing ReporterShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.A group of Democratic lawmakers has introduced a bill to raise the federal minimum wage to $25 an hour, a move that, if successful, would see workers in some states earn nearly $18 more than they are now.Representatives Delia C. Ramirez of Illinois, Jesús “Chuy” García of Illinois, Lateefah Simon of California and Analilia Mejia of New Jersey introduced the “Living Wage for All” act on Tuesday, with the goal of increasing “the floor that working families need to meet the real cost of living in America today.”Currently, the federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour.
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