H.R. 122, known as the "Original Living American Wage Act," aims to change how the minimum wage is calculated in the United States. It proposes that the Federal minimum wage should be based on the Federal supplemental poverty threshold for a family of four with two children. The bill outlines...
Simple Explanation
The "Original Living American Wage Act" is a plan to make sure people earn enough money from their jobs to live comfortably. It wants to raise the lowest pay people can get each year, so it’s always more than what’s needed for a basic life, just like making sure your allowance is enough to buy everything you need.