A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for an increase in the Federal Minimum wage and to ensure that increases in the Federal minimum wage keep pace with any pay adjustments for Members of Congress.
Standing with Minimum Wage Earners Act of 2006 - Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to increase the federal minimum wage to: (1) $5.85 an hour, beginning on the 60th day after enactment of this Act; and (2) $6.55 an hour, beginning 12 months after that 60th day; and (3) $7.25 an hour, beginning 24 months after that 60th day, such amounts to be automatically adjusted by a percentage equal to the annual increase in pay for Members of Congress.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7501)
Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 109.
Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4056)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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