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Lawmakers introduce bill to raise federal minimum wage to $25 an hour

Ramirez joined three other House lawmakers in introducing a bill to gradually raise the federal minimum wage to $25 an hour.

Lawmakers introduce bill to raise federal minimum wage to $25 an hour
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This article1 analysis · Oct 7, 2026
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Four Democratic House lawmakers introduced the Living Wage for All Act, which would gradually raise the federal minimum wage to $25 an hour. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, while supporters and critics differ over its likely effects.

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Representatives Introduce Bill to Raise Federal Minimum Wage to $25

Coverage centers on a proposal to raise the federal minimum wage to $25 an hour, with Ramirez involved in the effort. Center outlets describe the bill and its introduction, pairing supporters’ claims that it would help families with concerns about job losses and higher prices. Right-leaning outlets foreground the racial-justice rationale and economic risks, presenting Ramirez as a partner in that effort.

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