House Progressives Unveil Bill For $25 Federal Minimum Wage
House progressives unveiled a bill to raise the federal minimum wage to $25 per hour on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in the House of Representatives. (foxnews.com)
The measure, backed publicly by Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, was rolled out with support from a coalition of more than 100 advocacy groups.
Progressive lawmakers have pushed for large minimum wage increases for years, arguing higher pay would reduce poverty and cut reliance on public assistance. The debate follows earlier national fights over a $15 federal minimum and state-level raises that have left the federal floor unchanged.
The bill's legislative prospects were not detailed in the initial rollout, and sponsors offered no immediate timetable for votes. Opponents are expected to challenge the plan on cost and employer-impact grounds, while supporters say the change would transform pay for millions.
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📌 Key Facts
- On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Reps. Analilia Mejia and Delia Ramirez introduced the Living Wage for All Act in the U.S. House.
- The bill would raise the federal minimum wage to $25 per hour and eliminate subminimum wages.
- More than 100 organizations, including the NAACP, AFT, NEA and One Fair Wage, are backing the legislation as part of the Living Wage for All coalition.
- This is Rep. Mejia's first bill since winning a New Jersey special election to Congress the previous week.
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