Raise the Wage Act of 2025

# Raise the Wage Act of 2025 - Plain Language Summary **What the Bill Does:** The Raise the Wage Act of 2025 would increase the federal minimum wage, which is currently $7.25 per hour and has been unchanged since 2009. While the bill's specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, bills with this title historically propose raising the minimum wage to a higher amount (often $15 per hour in previous versions) and indexing it to inflation so it increases automatically over time. **Who It Affects:** This bill would primarily affect minimum wage workers across the country—roughly 1-2% of the workforce earning at or near the federal minimum. It would also impact small and large employers who would need to adjust payroll.

Some states and cities already have higher minimum wages than the federal level, so effects would vary by location. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet advanced to a full House vote. To become law, it would need to pass both the House and Senate and be signed by the President. *Note: Additional details about specific wage amounts and implementation timelines would require access to the full bill text.*.