S 2785
Higher Wages for American Workers Act of 2023
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Bill overview
The Higher Wages for American Workers Act of 2023 aims to increase wages for U.S. workers by gradually raising the federal minimum wage to $11 per hour, phased in over five years. It also permanently establishes and mandates the use of the E-Verify employment eligibility verification system to combat unauthorized employment. The bill includes enhanced penalties for employers who violate immigration laws and provides for adjustments to the minimum wage based on inflation. Furthermore, it increases the minimum wage for younger workers and establishes a permanent framework for E-Verify.
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J. D. Vance
Mitt Romney
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