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Sen. Josh Hawley Proposes Bipartisan Legislation to Raise Federal Minimum Wage to $15

Sen. Josh Hawley introduces a bill to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour, gaining bipartisan support amid stagnant wages since 2009.


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  • Sen. Josh Hawley has introduced a bill to raise the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 per hour, seeking bipartisan support.
  • The current federal minimum wage has not changed since 2009, prompting calls for an increase to match economic conditions.
  • Hawley is collaborating with Sen. Peter Welch, a Democrat, to advocate for higher wages and tax credits for low-income workers.
  • Despite being an outlier in the GOP, Hawley is pushing for wage legislation, emphasizing the need for economic reform.
  • Most states have set minimum wages above the federal level, reflecting a growing movement for a $15 federal minimum wage.

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Conservative Sen. Josh Hawley wants to raise federal minimum wage
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"…The legislation, called the "Higher Wages for American Workers Act," would raise the federal standard starting in 2026 and would also call for an increase in subsequent years to match inflation, CBS News has exclusively learned."

Hawley Teams Up With Democrat On $15 Federal Minimum Wage Bill
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"…Hawley is the latest Republican lawmaker to challenge his party’s economic orthodoxy."

Sen. Hawley Introduces Bill to Raise Minimum Wage to $15
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"…This bipartisan legislation would ensure that workers across America benefit from higher wages."

Hawley Blames 'Woke Corporations' for His New Bill to Double Federal Minimum Wage
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"…Hawley’s bill, titled the Higher Wages for American Workers Act, would increase the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour in 2026 with future increases tied to inflation."

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