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S.478: Higher Wages for American Workers Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 25, 2021
- Latest Major Action Feb. 25, 2021
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Feb. 25, 2021
Bill Summary
Higher Wages for American Workers Act of 2021 This bill increases the federal minimum wage, permanently establishes the E-Verify system and requires its use, and contains other related provisions. Specifically, the bill increases the minimum wage to $10 per hour, phased in over three years (five years for businesses with fewer than 20 employees), up from $7.25 per hour. The bill also phases in over three years an increase of the minimum wage...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 25, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Feb. 25, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) |