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House bill · H.R. 10294 (119th Congress)

Better Pay for American Workers Act

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Sep 3, 2026

Sponsor: Norma J. Torres (U.S. Representative, CA-35, Democratic)

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Summary

This bill would increase the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour beginning January 1, 2027, $17.50 in 2028, $20 in 2029, and thereafter tie it to the median hourly wage.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on Education and Workforce · U.S. House of Representatives

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Full history

  1. Sep 3, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  2. Sep 3, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  3. Sep 3, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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