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Give America a Raise Act: Increasing Federal Minimum Wage to $20

This bill gradually raises the federal minimum wage to $20 per hour over three years and then ties future increases to inflation or economic growth. It also phases out lower pay rates for tipped workers, youth, and people with disabilities.
Key points
Minimum wage increases to $20 per hour within three years of the effective date.
Annual automatic adjustments based on the higher of inflation (CPI) or GDP growth.
Phasing out the lower sub-minimum wage for tipped employees until it matches the full rate.
Elimination of separate, lower wage scales for young workers and individuals with disabilities.
Explicit legal right for employees to retain all tips received.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_7471
Sponsor: Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1]
Process start date: 2026-02-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Give America a Raise Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_7471.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-02-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Minimum wage increases to $20 per hour within three years of the effective date.
  • Annual automatic adjustments based on the higher of inflation (CPI) or GDP growth.
  • Phasing out the lower sub-minimum wage for tipped employees until it matches the full rate.
  • Elimination of separate, lower wage scales for young workers and individuals with disabilities.
  • Explicit legal right for employees to retain all tips received.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-02-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Labor Economy