Senate
May 3, 2004

A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for an increase in the Federal minimum wage.

Summary

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Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2004 - Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to increase the Federal minimum wage to: (1) $5.85 an hour, beginning on the 60th day after enactment of this Act; (2) $6.45 an hour, beginning 12 months after that 60th day; and (3) $7.00 an hour, beginning 24 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. .

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Introduced(4/29/04)
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
President
Law

Sponsor

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Mr. KENNEDY

(D) MA

Cosponsors (20)

Latest Action

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 496.

May 3, 2004