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Senate Bill 4981
119th Congress(2025-2026)
Living Wage For All Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jul 14, 2026
Overview
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The bill proposes to gradually raise the federal minimum wage to $25 per hour for large employers, with a higher minimum for smaller businesses. It aims to link minimum wage to living costs and median wages, with a focus on large corporations leading the shift to higher wages. Tipped employees' minimum wage and tip retention are addressed, as well as penalties for violations. It seeks to establish a livable wage for all, lessen reliance on public aid, and spur economic growth. Additionally, the bill makes adjustments for young workers and those with disabilities, specifying minimum wage rates and phasing out subminimum wages. Minimum wage changes would take effect at the start of the calendar year following the bill's enactment.

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Introduced
Jul 14, 2026
Latest Action
Jul 14, 2026
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
4981
Congress
119
Policy Area
Labor and Employment
Labor and Employment
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting hiring and composition of the workforce, wages and benefits, labor-management relations; occupational safety, personnel management, unemployment compensation. Measures concerning public-sector employment may fall under Government Operations and Politics policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Connecticut
Democrat
New Jersey
Democrat
New Jersey
Democrat
Oregon
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House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
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Text (1)
Actions (2)
07/14/2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
07/14/2026
Introduced in Senate
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Aug 10, 2026 5:33:28 PM