Raise the Wage Act of 2025

# Raise the Wage Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Raise the Wage Act of 2025 would increase the federal minimum wage, which is the lowest hourly rate employers are legally allowed to pay workers. Currently set at $7.25 per hour (unchanged since 2009), this bill would raise that baseline pay rate. The specific details about the proposed new wage level and implementation timeline aren't provided in the available information, but historically similar bills have proposed significant increases phased in over several years. **Who It Affects** This legislation would impact millions of American workers, particularly those in low-wage jobs such as retail, food service, and hospitality.

It would also affect small and large businesses that employ minimum wage workers. The bill would not directly impact workers already earning above the new minimum wage. **Current Status** The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. Committee review is a standard early stage in the legislative process where bills are examined in detail before moving forward.