Senate
Jan 7, 2003A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for an increase in the Federal minimum wage.
Summary
Official
Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2003 - Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to increase the Federal minimum wage to: (1) $5.90 an hour, beginning on the 60th day after enactment of this Act; and (2) $6.65 an hour, beginning 12 months after that 60th day. Makes Federal minimum wage requirements applicable to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Sets forth a transition period during which a specified minimum wage there shall be gradually increased to equal the Federal minimum wage.
Bill Progress
Bill has been introduced and assigned a number
Introduced(1/7/03)
Committee
Passed
House
Passed
Senate
President
Law
Sponsor
TD
Mr. DASCHLE
(D) SD
Cosponsors (23)
Topics
Latest Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jan 7, 2003