House
Sep 27, 2006To 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 2005 - 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) $6.55 an hour, beginning 12 months after that 60th day; and (3) $7.25 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(5/18/05)
Committee
Passed
House
Passed
Senate
President
Law
Sponsor
GM
Mr. MILLER
(D) CA – 7
Cosponsors (44)
Latest Action
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7501)
Sep 27, 2006