Legislation Proposed to Increase Federal Minimum Wage to $20

Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35) has introduced the "Better Pay for American Workers Act," proposing to raise the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $20 per hour by 2029. This legislative effort, announced on Labor Day, aims to address the rising cost of living, noting that the federal minimum wage has not changed since 2009. The bill seeks to significantly increase income for low-wage workers.