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

García 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 Living Wage for All Act to Raise Federal Minimum Wage

Outlets agree that Rep. Jesús García and other House Democrats introduced the Living Wage for All Act, which would gradually raise the federal minimum wage to $25 an hour. Center outlets present supporters’ case that higher wages would help families meet living costs alongside concerns about possible job losses and higher prices. Their coverage centers on the proposal’s potential effects.

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