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H.R.239: Working Americans Growing the Economy (WAGE) Act of 2007
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about families
- Introduced Jan. 4, 2007
- Latest Major Action May 9, 2007
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Working Americans Growing the Economy (WAGE) Act of 2007 - 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. States that, if an employer provides an employee with health care or child care benefits of at least...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
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Jan. 4, 2007 |
Introduced in the House by Heather A. Wilson (R-N.M.) |