A Democratic bill with 6 Democratic cosponsors · See all 6 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Give America a Raise Act," increases the Federal minimum wage over a period of four years to reach $20.00 an hour. After reaching this level, future minimum wage increases will be calculated annually based on inflation or the Gross Domestic Product. The legislation also gradually raises and eventually eliminates separate lower minimum wage rates for tipped employees and newly hired workers under the age of 20. Additionally, the bill increases wage requirements for individuals with disabilities employed under special certificates, stops the issuance of new certificates, and eventually sunsets the special certificate program entirely. The Secretary of Labor is required to publish notices regarding these wage increases ahead of time on the Department of Labor website and in the Federal Register.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +8
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The substantial increase in the minimum wage directly benefits households relying on low-wage work.
- Scored +8
Does this raise the lowest wage an employer may pay?
The bill significantly raises the federal minimum wage from $10.00 to $20.00 and increases wages for tipped workers, young workers, and individuals with disabilities.
- Scored +7
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
The bill raises the minimum wage for employees under the age of 20.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Higher Regular Minimum Wages: Section 2 increases the standard Federal minimum wage incrementally up to $20.00 an hour over three years, which directly raises the earnings of low-wage workers.
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Protection Against Inflation: Section 2 also introduces annual minimum wage adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index or the Gross Domestic Product, ensuring that wages keep pace with economic changes.
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Guaranteed Tip Retention: Section 3 ensures that employees have the explicit right to keep all tips they receive and requires employers to inform workers of this right.
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Wage Increases for Tipped and Young Workers: Sections 3 and 4 raise the base minimum wages for tipped employees and newly hired workers under the age of 20 over a scheduled period until those rates merge with the standard minimum wage.
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Support for Individuals with Disabilities: Section 6 increases the minimum wage rates for individuals with disabilities employed under special certificates and provides transition assistance and technical support to both employers and employees.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Increased Business Costs: Sections 2, 3, 4, and 6 mandate significant, scheduled increases in hourly wages for standard workers, tipped employees, workers under 20, and individuals with disabilities, which could potentially result in higher operational burdens for employers.
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Elimination of Special Certificates: Section 6 prohibits the issuance of new special certificates for employing individuals with disabilities and completely sunsets the authority for existing certificates, which removes a longstanding alternative wage structure for those specific employment arrangements.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The substantial increase in the minimum wage directly benefits households relying on low-wage work. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The bill scales up the minimum wage for individuals with disabilities to match the standard federal minimum wage over time. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The bill raises the minimum wage for employees under the age of 20. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Wage increases for the bottom tier can have positive spillover effects on middle-class wage growth. Would union members be better off under this? — Raising the wage floor provides a higher baseline for all workers, including union members.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this raise the lowest wage an employer may pay? — The bill significantly raises the federal minimum wage from $10.00 to $20.00 and increases wages for tipped workers, young workers, and individuals with disabilities. Is this likely to grow the economy? — Increasing the purchasing power of low-wage workers can stimulate consumer demand and economic activity.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The bill increases the wage floor for individuals with disabilities and provides transition assistance for employers.
- 9/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/17/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/22/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/10/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Introduced in House
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