Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007

H.R. 2 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) has passed both chambers — introduced on Jan 5, 2007, sponsored by George Miller with 222 co-sponsors. Congress held 21 roll call votes on it.

During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status: Passed both chambers
Introduced: Jan 5, 2007
Co-sponsors: 222
Policy area: Labor and Employment

What it does

Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007 - 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; (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. Applies federal minimum wage requirements to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

George Miller (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 214 Democrats, 8 Republicans.

Where it stands

IntroducedJan 5, 2007
Passed the HouseJan 10, 2007
Passed the SenateFeb 1, 2007
Sent to the President—
Became law—

Latest action: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 94 - 3. Record Vote Number: 42. (text: CR S1500-1511) (Feb 1, 2007)

How Congress voted

On Passage of the Bill
Senate · Feb 1, 2007 · Bill Passed94–3
On the Motion
Senate · Jan 31, 2007 · Motion Agreed to88–8
On the Cloture Motion
Senate · Jan 24, 2007 · Cloture Motion Rejected54–43
On Passage
House · Jan 10, 2007 · Passed315–116
On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
House · Jan 10, 2007 · Failed144–287
On Motion to Table the Appeal of the Ruling of the Chair
House · Jan 10, 2007 · Passed232–197

Every roll call vote on this bill

Fair Minimum Wage ActHouse · Jan 10, 2007
Fair Minimum Wage ActHouse · Jan 10, 2007
Fair Minimum Wage ActHouse · Jan 10, 2007
In the nature of a substitute.Senate · Jan 23, 2007
To express the sense of the Senate that increasing personal savings is a necessary step toward ensuring the…Senate · Jan 23, 2007
To provide Congress a second look at wasteful spending by establishing enhance rescission authority under…Senate · Jan 24, 2007
A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for an increase in the Federal minimum wage.Senate · Jan 24, 2007
To afford States the rights and flexibility to determine minimum wage.Senate · Jan 24, 2007
To increase the Federal minimum wage by an amount that is based on applicable State minimum wages.Senate · Jan 25, 2007
To improve access to affordable health care.Senate · Jan 25, 2007
To express the sense of the Senate that Congress should repeal the 1993 tax increase on Social Security…Senate · Jan 25, 2007
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the 1993 income tax increase on Social Security benefits.Senate · Jan 25, 2007
To express the sense of the Senate that Congress should make permanent the tax incentives to make education…Senate · Jan 25, 2007
To make permanent certain education-related tax incentives.Senate · Jan 25, 2007
To prohibit employers who unlawfully employ aliens from receiving government contracts.Senate · Jan 25, 2007
To extend through December 31, 2008, the depreciation treatment of leasehold, restaurant, and retail space…Senate · Jan 25, 2007
In the nature of a substitute.Senate · Jan 30, 2007
To extend through December 31, 2012, the increased expensing for small businesses.Senate · Jan 31, 2007
To extend through December 31, 2008, the depreciation treatment of leasehold, restaurant, and retail space…Senate · Jan 31, 2007
A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for an increase in the Federal minimum wage.Senate · Jan 31, 2007
A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for an increase in the Federal minimum wage.Senate · Feb 1, 2007

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Committees

Education and the Workforce Committee

From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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