S. 20 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2003
S. 20 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Jan 7, 2003, sponsored by Tom Daschle with 34 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 7, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 34
- Policy area
- Labor and Employment
What it does
Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2003 - Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to increase the Federal minimum wage to: (1) $5.90 an hour, beginning on the 60th day after enactment of this Act; and (2) $6.65 an hour, beginning 12 months after that 60th day. Makes Federal minimum wage requirements applicable to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Tom Daschle (D-SD). Co-sponsors: 34 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 7, 2003
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Jan 7, 2003)
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- H.R. 2185: Unemployment Compensation Amendments of 2003
- H.R. 3108: Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004
- H.R. 3463: SUTA Dumping Prevention Act of 2004
- H.R. 17: Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act of 2003
- H.R. 162: To amend the Temporary Extended Unemployment Act of 2002 to provide for additional weeks of…
- S. 224: Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2003
- H.R. 444: Back to Work Incentive Act of 2003
- H.R. 1118: Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Firefighters Act of 2003
- H.R. 1119: Family Time Flexibility Act
Committees
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