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- H.R.122
H.R.122: Original Living Wage Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 3, 2017
- Latest Major Action Jan. 3, 2017
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 3, 2017
Bill Summary
Original Living Wage Act of 2017 This bill amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to increase the federal minimum wage to the minimum hourly wage sufficient for a person working for 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, to earn an annual income 15% higher than the federal poverty threshold for a four-person household, with two children under age 18, and living in the 48 contiguous states. The Department of Labor (DOL) shall determine...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan. 3, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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| Jan. 3, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Al Green (D-Texas) |