House and Senate Democrats introduce legislation to increase the federal minimum wage to $15 by 2025, according to an emailed statement.
- After 2025, the bill would require the federal minimum wage be indexed to inflation: statement
- Measure would also phase out the wages below the minimum for tipped workers, youth workers and workers with disabilities
- Sponsors include House Education and Labor Cmte Chair
Bobby Scott andBernie Sanders , incoming Senate Budget Cmte chair - NOTE: President
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