Search Results: keywords:"wage increases"

  • S. 1332 — To provide for increases in the Federal minimum wage, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:2,798

    S. 1332 aims to gradually raise the federal minimum wage in the United States, starting at $9.50 per hour and reaching $17.00 per hour over a span of five years. The bill outlines specific increases each year and includes provisions to annually adjust the wage based on the...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to make sure people who work get paid more money over time, starting at $9.50 an hour and going up to $17.00 an hour in five years. It also wants to change how much people who earn tips or have different age and ability levels get paid, so everyone can earn the same amount in the future.

  • H. R. 2743 — To provide for increases in the Federal minimum wage, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:3,301

    H. R. 2743, known as the "Raise the Wage Act of 2025," proposes gradual increases to the Federal minimum wage over a period of several years, starting at $9.50 per hour and reaching $17.00 per hour. Additionally, the bill aims to raise the base minimum wage for tipped...

    Simple Explanation

    The "Raise the Wage Act of 2025" is like growing a plant where the minimum money people earn for working starts small at $9.50 and slowly grows up to $17.00 over the years, making sure everyone gets a fair chance to earn more money, including people who get tips and those who might need a bit of extra help.

  • S. 135 — To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for special base rates of pay for wildland firefighters, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:4,092

    S. 135, known as the "Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act of 2025," proposes amendments to the United States Code to enhance compensation for wildland firefighters. It introduces special base pay rates and incident response premium pay for firefighters working on...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 135, the "Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act of 2025," is a plan to give wildland firefighters more money and rest when they work hard putting out fires, but there are some worries about how well this plan will work and if it's fair for everyone.