H.R. 2617 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
An act to amend the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007 to reduce a scheduled increase in the minimum wage applicable to American Samoa.
H.R. 2617 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Jun 2, 2015, sponsored by Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 2, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Labor and Employment
- Public law
- Public Law 114-61
What it does
(Sec. 1) This Act amends the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007 to prescribe a $0.40 per hour incremental increase in the transitional minimum wage for each American Samoa industry, beginning on September 30, 2015, and on September 30 triennially until the minimum wage applicable to American Samoa is equal to the minimum wage for the United States.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 2, 2015
- Passed the HouseSep 28, 2015
- Passed the SenateSep 30, 2015
- Sent to the PresidentOct 1, 2015
- Became lawOct 7, 2015
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-61. (Oct 7, 2015)
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Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
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