Original LAW Act

Introduced Jan 3, 2025Latest action Jan 3, 2025Labor and Employment

Plain-English summary

Original Living American Wage Act or the Original LAW Act This bill increases the federal minimum wage according to a formula specified in the bill. First, the bill increases the minimum hourly wage to $10. 59 beginning on January 1, 2026, and increases the minimum hourly wage by $4 annually from January 1, 2027, through January 1, 2030. Next, beginning on January 1, 2031, the Department of Labor shall increase the minimum hourly wage every seven years according to a specified formula.

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People and recorded decisions

Sponsors, Cosponsors & House Votes

Alexander Green

Sponsor · Democratic · TX

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Official Subjects

Labor and EmploymentHousing finance and home ownershipLabor standardsWages and earnings

Sources & text

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