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.