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Federal Minimum Wage Increase to $17 and Indexing to Median Wage.

This act gradually raises the federal minimum wage to $17 per hour over six years. After this period, the wage will be automatically adjusted annually based on the increase in the median hourly wage of all employees. A major change is the phased elimination of subminimum wages for tipped workers and individuals with disabilities, ensuring they eventually receive the full standard minimum wage.
Key points
The minimum wage will increase to $17 per hour over 6 years, and subsequently be indexed annually to the median wage of all employees.
The lower cash wage for tipped employees (tip credit) will be phased out over 7 years, requiring employers to pay the full standard minimum wage.
The authority to pay subminimum wages to workers with disabilities (Section 14(c) certificates) will be phased out over 5 years and eventually repealed.
The minimum wage for newly hired employees under 20 will increase and eventually equal the standard minimum wage.
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Print number: 118_S_2488
Sponsor: Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]
Process start date: 2023-07-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Raise the Wage Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_2488.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-07-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The minimum wage will increase to $17 per hour over 6 years, and subsequently be indexed annually to the median wage of all employees.
  • The lower cash wage for tipped employees (tip credit) will be phased out over 7 years, requiring employers to pay the full standard minimum wage.
  • The authority to pay subminimum wages to workers with disabilities (Section 14(c) certificates) will be phased out over 5 years and eventually repealed.
  • The minimum wage for newly hired employees under 20 will increase and eventually equal the standard minimum wage.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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Labor Economy