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S.277: Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2001
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced Feb. 7, 2001
- Latest Major Action Feb. 7, 2001
- See the six similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Cosponsors
36 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2001 - Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to increase the Federal minimum wage to: (1) $5.75 an hour beginning 30 days after enactment of this Act; (2) $6.25 an hour during the year beginning on January 1, 2002; and (3) $6.65 an hour beginning January 1, 2003.Makes Federal minimum wage requirements applicable to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Sets forth a transition period during which a...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| Feb. 7, 2001 |
Introduced in the Senate by Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.) |