What does Preamble of S 1332 do?

This bill is formally titled 'To provide for increases in the Federal minimum wage, and for other purposes.' The bill's stated purpose is to provide for increases in the Federal minimum wage.

What does SHORT TITLE. of S 1332 do?

This bill is formally titled the Raise the Wage Act of 2025.

What does MINIMUM WAGE INCREASES. of S 1332 do?

This section amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to establish a schedule of minimum wage increases. The minimum wage will increase to $9.50 per hour beginning on the effective date under section 7 of the Raise the Wage Act of 2025. Subsequent increases are scheduled for $11.00, $12.50, $14.00, $15.50, and $17.00 per hour over the following five years. After six years, the minimum wage will be determined annually by the Secretary based on the increase in the median hourly wage of all employees. The Secretary will determine the new minimum wage 90 days before it takes effect, using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The wage determination will consider the amount in effect and the annual percentage increase in the median hourly wage.

What does TIPPED EMPLOYEES. of S 1332 do?

This section amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 regarding tipped employees. It establishes a schedule of increasing minimum cash wages for tipped employees, starting at $6.00 per hour and reaching $15.00 per hour within five years, then increasing annually thereafter. The law grants employees the right to retain any tips received and requires employers to inform employees of this right. It repeals the separate minimum wage for tipped employees, requiring them to be paid the standard minimum wage under section 6(a)(1). The amendments related to the repeal of the separate minimum wage and publication of notice will take effect one day after the hourly wage under subclause (VIII) takes effect. Section 16 of the Fair Labor Standards Act is amended to include 'or used' after 'kept' in specific sentences related to penalties.

What does NEWLY HIRED EMPLOYEES WHO ARE LESS THAN 20 YEARS OLD. of S 1332 do?

This section amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 regarding the minimum wage for newly hired employees under 20 years old. It establishes a phased-in minimum wage of $6.00 per hour for the first year, followed by annual increases of $1.75 or the amount needed to reach the standard minimum wage. The wage increases continue until the wage for these employees equals the standard minimum wage. This section repeals Section 6(g) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as amended by subsection (a). It also amends a publication notice within the Fair Labor Standards Act. The repeal and amendment are scheduled to take effect one day after the hourly wage under subparagraph (C) takes effect.

What does PUBLICATION OF NOTICE. of S 1332 do?

This section amends Section 6 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. The amendment requires the Secretary of Labor to publish a notice of any increase in the required wage. The notice must be published in the Federal Register and on the Department of Labor's website. The notice must be published no later than 60 days before the increase's effective date.

What does PROMOTING ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH of S 1332 do?

This section amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to gradually increase the minimum wage for individuals with disabilities. The amendments establish a schedule for wage increases, starting at $5.00 an hour and reaching $15.50 an hour within four years, before aligning with the standard minimum wage. The section prohibits the issuance of new special certificates allowing employers to pay individuals with disabilities less than the standard minimum wage, except for those already holding such certificates before the Raise the Wage Act of 2025. The Secretary of Labor is required to provide technical assistance to employers with existing special certificates to help them comply with the new wage requirements and ensure continued employment opportunities. Individuals employed at special minimum wage rates will receive information and referrals to resources for competitive integrated employment. The authority to issue special certificates expires once the standard minimum wage takes effect. This section also amends section 6 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, related to publication of notice.

What does GENERAL EFFECTIVE DATE. of S 1332 do?

This section establishes a general effective date for the Act and its amendments. The Act will take effect on the first day of the third month following the date of its enactment.

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Raise the Wage Act of 2025 — S. 1332

Last updated: 4/8/2025 · Introduced: 4/8/2025

Author: Bernie Sanders (I-VT)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill gradually increases the federal minimum wage to $17.00 per hour over five years, after which it will be adjusted annually based on the median hourly wage.
It eliminates the separate minimum wage for tipped employees, requiring them to receive the standard minimum wage and ensuring they retain their tips.
The bill establishes a phased-in minimum wage for newly hired employees under 20 years old and prohibits the issuance of new special certificates allowing employers to pay individuals with disabilities less than the standard minimum wage.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 2743(In Committee)Official page

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