H.R. 2743: Raise the Wage Act of 2025
This bill, known as the Raise the Wage Act of 2025, proposes significant changes to the federal minimum wage and employment regulations in the United States. The key provisions of the bill include:
Minimum Wage Increases
- The federal minimum wage would increase incrementally to $17.00 per hour over five years, starting from $9.50 an hour. The schedule is as follows:
- $9.50 starting on the effective date
- $11.00 one year later
- $12.50 two years later
- $14.00 three years later
- $15.50 four years later
- $17.00 five years later
- Additionally, after five years, the minimum wage would be adjusted annually based on increases in the median wage for all employees, as calculated by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tipped Employees
- Minimum wage for tipped employees would also increase incrementally over six years, reaching $17.00 per hour as well. The scheduled increases are:
- $6.00 starting on the effective date
- $8.00 one year later
- $10.00 two years later
- $12.00 three years later
- $13.50 four years later
- $15.00 five years later
- $17.00 six years later
- The bill mandates that employees retain all tips received, and employers must inform employees of their rights regarding tips.
- The separate minimum wage structure for tipped employees would eventually be repealed, aligning their pay with the standard minimum wage.
Newly Hired Employees Aged Under 20
- The bill also addresses wages for newly hired employees who are less than 20 years old. The minimum wage for these employees would similarly be increased, starting at $6.00 and eventually matching the standard minimum wage.
- The current provision allowing a lower wage for this demographic would be repealed, ensuring that all employees earn the same minimum wage.
Individuals with Disabilities
- For individuals with disabilities, the bill mandates a transition to fair wages. The minimum wage for these individuals would gradually increase from $5.00 to match the standard minimum wage over the same five-year period.
- The bill prohibits the issuance of new special certificates that allow paying less than the minimum wage to individuals with disabilities, thereby promoting equal pay.
Publication of Wage Adjustments
- The Secretary of Labor would be required to publish notices about upcoming wage increases, ensuring transparency and public awareness.
General Effective Date
- The bill’s provisions would generally take effect three months after its enactment, with specific provisions having their own designated effective dates.
Relevant Companies
- MCD - McDonald's Corporation: As a major employer in the fast-food industry with a significant number of low-wage workers, McDonald's could see an increase in labor costs associated with the rise in minimum wage.
- DCRD - Darden Restaurants, Inc.: Darden, which operates several casual dining restaurant brands, may face higher labor expenses leading to changes in pricing or business strategies.
- SBUX - Starbucks Corporation: This company also employs many workers at or around the minimum wage and would need to adjust its salaries accordingly, which may impact its overall cost structure.
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| Date | Action |
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| Apr. 08, 2025 | Introduced in House |
| Apr. 08, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. |
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