he House of Representatives approved the Raise the Wage Act Thursday, which would boost the federal minimum wage for the first time in a decade.

In a 231-199 vote along party lines, the House passed the legislation that would increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour, more than double the current rate of $7.25. In an even more drastic increase, the bill calls for having the same minimum wage for tipped workers, raising it from $2.13 an hour.

A report from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office predicted that approximately 30 million people would see higher earnings as a result of the bill, bringing more than one million out of poverty.

"America's workers deserve a raise," House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said at a press conference before the vote.

The bill is unlikely to become law, however, as it would still need to pass in the Senate, which is controlled by a Republican majority.

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., also celebrated the bill's passing, which he said was the "right thing to do"


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Still wouldn't be enough... hell, Amazon was striking the other day because they actually have to work for their 15 bucks an hour...

C'mon, Drafter, you know the rap. The more they can get on Gov'ment assistance, the more votes they own. We can't have a good working body of people making their own decisions, y'know....

Not when half the restaurants in the country close their doors...

That's what i heard...

No chance of it getting thru da Senate anyways... it's just another attempt to make the Republicans look bad...

He did not...

Waitstaff and servers make less than minimum.

^^Or none because the businesses automate. Expensive up front, but cheaper in the long run.

I don't know anyone able to live on $15/hour...

but since my vote is meaningless, who is offering money? I'll vote for them if the money is there.

fox news is not saying it's hurting Seattle despite headline.
other links I looked at were not taking a hard position

https://www.foxnews.com/us/restaurant-chain-blames-high-minimum-wage-for-bankruptcy

I'd easily believe that I'd prefer lower hourly with better tips if I was a server.

Sorry but Mr Pink doesn't believe in tipping.

I have read conflicting reports about job loss. I have always believed that money in the hands of people who spend it is better for the economy (trickle-up vs. trickle-down), but not sure if a blanket wage increase is the best way to achieve this goal. There are plenty of studies on the minimum wage increase for people who are interested in job loss, etc.

We could eliminate the minimum wage and businesses would still automate. Winter is coming...

Tariffs!

That's because he doesn't have a cool name like Mr. White.