Raises the federal minimum wage to $20 per hour by 2029 for many American workers.
This bill would gradually raise the federal minimum wage for many American workers. It would increase to $15 in 2027, $17.50 in 2028, and $20 by 2029. After 2029, the wage would adjust yearly based on the median hourly wage of all employees as determined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Today, the federal minimum wage for most workers is $7.25 per hour. If this bill becomes law, the minimum wage would increase to $15.00 per hour on January 1, 2027, then to $17.50 on January 1, 2028, and to $20.00 on January 1, 2029. After 2029, the wage would be adjusted annually based on the median hourly wage across the country.
HR 10294 · 119th Congress · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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