Bills · S 3780
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3780Labor and Employment
Give America a Raise Act
INTRO FEB 4· LAST ACTION FEB 4
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses the purchasing power of low-wage workers and the rising cost of living. If passed, it would provide a substantial raise for many Americans, potentially lifting some out of poverty and increasing their ability to afford necessities. This could lead to a boost in consumer spending, impacting local and national economies.
However, it also matters because it would create significant new costs for businesses, particularly small businesses, which could lead to debates about job losses, reduced hiring, or increased prices for goods and services as companies try to offset higher wage expenses. The shift for tipped workers is also a major change, aiming to provide them more stable income, but could also alter tipping practices or business models in the service industry. If the bill doesn't pass, the federal minimum wage would remain at $7.25 per hour, and the current wage structures for tipped and young workers would stay in place, continuing existing economic pressures on these groups of workers.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Increases the federal minimum wage incrementally from $7.25 to $20.00 per hour over a three-year period.
This provision aims to provide a substantial pay raise for millions of low-wage workers, improving their financial stability.
PROVISION 02
Establishes automatic annual adjustments to the minimum wage based on the greater of the Consumer Price Index or Gross Domestic Product increase, starting four years after the initial raise.
This ensures the minimum wage keeps pace with the cost of living and economic growth without requiring constant legislative action.
PROVISION 03
Gradually raises the minimum cash wage for tipped employees over six years until it equals the regular federal minimum wage, eventually eliminating the separate tipped minimum wage.
This provision seeks to provide tipped workers with a more stable and higher base income, reducing their reliance on tips.
PROVISION 04
Increases the minimum wage for newly hired employees under 20 years old and phases out this separate lower wage until it matches the standard federal minimum wage.
PROVISION 05
Clarifies that employees have the right to retain all tips received and requires employers to inform them of this right, strengthening protections for how tips are handled.
This provision reinforces worker rights regarding their earned tips and promotes transparency in tip distribution.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 4
Introduced in Senate
FEB 4
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3780
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 4, 2026
Last actionFeb 4, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 4, 2026
Senate BillS 3780Labor and Employment
Give America a Raise Act
INTRODUCED FEB 4, 2026· LAST ACTION FEB 4, 2026
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