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S.1805: Fair Minimum Wage Act of 1998
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about labor and employment
- Introduced March 19, 1998
- Latest Major Action Sept. 3, 1998
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
22 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Fair Minimum Wage Act of 1998 - Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to increase the Federal minimum wage (currently $5.15 per hour) to: (1) $5.65 an hour during the year 1999; and (2) $6.15 an hour during the year 2000.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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March 19, 1998 |
Introduced in the Senate by Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.) |