In Committee
Sponsor: Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] (D)
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jul 14, 2026
Summary
The legislation would set the federal minimum wage on a durable path toward a living wage that matches the national median wage. It would require large, highly profitable corporations to take the lead in achieving this increase and would eliminate all subminimum wage provisions. The goal is to ensure a more equitable wage floor for workers across the country.
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