Bills · HR 3662
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3662Labor and Employment
Labor Income Fairness and Transparency Act
INTRO MAY 29· LAST ACTION MAY 29
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it directly impacts the financial well-being of a large segment of the American workforce. Increasing the minimum wage can lift many families out of poverty, reduce reliance on public assistance programs, and provide more disposable income, potentially boosting local economies as people spend more. For many, this could mean being better able to afford basic necessities like food, housing, and healthcare, addressing the rising cost of living that many Americans face.
If this bill becomes law, it would lead to a substantial increase in purchasing power for low-wage workers and ensure that the minimum wage keeps pace with economic changes through automatic adjustments, preventing its value from eroding over time. If it doesn't pass, the federal minimum wage would remain at its current level, continuing a trend where its purchasing power has declined significantly due to inflation, leaving many workers struggling to make ends meet despite working full-time.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Increases the federal minimum wage in steps over three years, reaching $17.00 per hour.
This provision directly raises the income for millions of low-wage workers, improving their financial stability.
PROVISION 02
Requires the minimum wage to be automatically adjusted each year after it reaches $17.00, based on the median hourly wage of all employees.
This ensures that the minimum wage maintains its value and keeps pace with general wage growth over time, preventing future erosion by inflation.
PROVISION 03
Phases out subminimum wages for youth, students, and workers with disabilities over three years, requiring them to be paid the full minimum wage.
This promotes equal pay for equal work and eliminates wage disparities for vulnerable groups, ensuring they are not paid less than other workers.
PROVISION 04
Raises the minimum wage for tipped employees over three years until it matches the standard federal minimum wage.
This provides greater income stability for tipped workers, reducing their reliance solely on customer tips and ensuring a predictable base pay.
PROVISION 05
Strengthens protections for tipped employees by prohibiting employers from keeping any portion of tips, including for processing costs or by managers.
This ensures that tips go directly to the employees who earned them, preventing employers from profiting from or reducing employee tip income.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAY 29
Introduced in House
MAY 29
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3662
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 29, 2025
Last actionMay 29, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 29, 2025
House BillHR 3662Labor and Employment
Labor Income Fairness and Transparency Act
INTRODUCED MAY 29, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 29, 2025
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READING
11 min
COSPONSORS
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