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H.R. 325 117th Congress House

Living Wage Now Act

Official title: To provide for increases in the Federal minimum wage to $15 an hour.

Introduced: January 15, 2021 Introduced by: Steve Cohen Democratic · Tennessee See on congress.gov
Labor and Employment American SamoaMigrant, seasonal, agricultural laborPuerto RicoU.S. territories and protectorates
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Jan 15, 2021
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 Latest action January 15, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Living Wage Now Act

This bill increases the federal minimum wage for regular employees from $7.25 an hour to $15 an hour.

The increase takes effect on the first day of the third month that begins after the date of enactment of this bill.

 Related & companion bills 3
  • HR 603 Raise the Wage Act of 2021
  • S 53 Raise the Wage Act of 2021
  • HR 1319 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 325: Living Wage Now Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-325/
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"H.R. 325: Living Wage Now Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-325/.
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H.R. 325, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-325/.
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