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

This bill gradually raises the federal minimum wage to $20 per hour and introduces annual adjustments based on inflation or economic growth. It also phases out lower pay scales for tipped workers, youth, and people with disabilities to ensure equal pay for all.
Key points
Minimum wage increases in steps from $10 to $20 over three years.
Future annual raises linked to the higher of inflation (CPI) or GDP growth.
Tipped wages will gradually increase until they match the standard minimum wage.
Sub-minimum wages for youth and workers with disabilities will be phased out.
Guaranteed right for employees to keep 100% of their tips.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3780
Sponsor: Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ]
Process start date: 2026-02-04
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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_S_3780.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-02-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Minimum wage increases in steps from $10 to $20 over three years.
  • Future annual raises linked to the higher of inflation (CPI) or GDP growth.
  • Tipped wages will gradually increase until they match the standard minimum wage.
  • Sub-minimum wages for youth and workers with disabilities will be phased out.
  • Guaranteed right for employees to keep 100% of their tips.
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 Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ].

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 2026-02-21.

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