Democratic Lawmakers Propose Bill to Raise Federal Minimum Wage to $25
A group of Democratic lawmakers, including Representatives Delia C. Ramirez, Jesús 'Chuy' García, Lateefah Simon, and Analilia Mejia, have introduced the 'Living Wage for All' act. This bill aims to raise the federal minimum wage to $25 an hour, a significant increase from the current $7.25 per hour, which has remained unchanged since 2009. The proposed increase would dramatically affect states like Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Tennessee, where the minimum wage is currently at the federal level. The bill targets large employers with 500 or more employees or those with annual revenues of $1 billion or more, requiring them to implement the new wage by 2031, while smaller employers would have until 2038. The bill also proposes periodic adjustments to ensure the minimum wage remains at two-thirds of the national median wage. 
