Bills · HR 2743
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2743Labor and Employment
Raise the Wage Act of 2025
INTRO APR 8· LAST ACTION APR 8
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly impacts the financial well-being of low-wage workers and their families. If passed, it would provide many workers with more disposable income, potentially helping them afford necessities, reduce poverty, and stimulate local economies through increased spending. It also addresses the long-standing debate about whether the minimum wage has kept pace with the cost of living and inflation.
If the bill doesn't become law, the federal minimum wage would remain at its current level, which many argue is insufficient to support a family or even an individual in many parts of the country. This would mean continued financial struggles for some low-wage workers and persistent income inequality. The bill's outcome will shape discussions around living wages, economic fairness, and the role of government in setting labor standards.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The federal minimum wage would increase in steps, reaching $17.00 per hour five years after the bill's effective date.
This provides a clear roadmap for a substantial increase in the baseline pay for millions of workers.
PROVISION 02
After reaching $17.00 per hour, the federal minimum wage would automatically adjust each year based on the growth of the national median hourly wage.
This ensures the minimum wage keeps pace with overall wage growth and inflation, preventing its value from eroding over time.
PROVISION 03
The minimum cash wage for tipped employees would gradually increase over seven years until it matches the standard federal minimum wage.
This eliminates the lower minimum wage for tipped workers, ensuring they receive the full standard minimum wage before tips.
PROVISION 04
Employers must explicitly inform tipped employees that they have the right to keep all tips they receive.
This clarifies and reinforces workers' rights regarding their tips, preventing employers from unlawfully taking them.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 173
D· Virginia
YRS IN OFFICE
33
BILLS LED
18
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 173 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 8
Introduced in House
APR 8
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2743
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 8, 2025
Last actionApr 8, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 8, 2025
House BillHR 2743Labor and Employment
Raise the Wage Act of 2025
INTRODUCED APR 8, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 8, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
12 min
COSPONSORS
173
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
