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H.R.2211: American Family Fair Minimum Wage Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about labor and employment
- Introduced July 22, 1997
- Latest Major Action Jan. 27, 1998
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
23 (23 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Summary
American Family Fair Minimum Wage Act of 1997 - Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to increase the Federal minimum wage per hour, beginning on September 1 of the years mentioned, to: (1) $5.65 in 1998; (2) $6.15 in 1999; (3) $6.65 in 2000; (4) $6.95 in 2001; and (5) $7.25 in 2002.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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July 22, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by David E. Bonior (D-Mich.) |