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S.1062: Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2005
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about labor and employment
- Introduced May 18, 2005
- Latest Major Action May 19, 2005
- See the eight similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
38 (38 Democrats, 1 Independent)
Bill Summary
Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2005 - Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to increase the federal minimum wage to: (1) $5.85 an hour, beginning on the 60th day after enactment of this Act; (2) $6.55 an hour, beginning 12 months after that 60th day; and (3) $7.25 an hour, beginning 24 months after that 60th day. Makes federal minimum wage requirements applicable to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Sets forth a transition...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
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Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 109.
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| May 18, 2005 |
Introduced in the Senate by Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.) |