Give America a Raise Act

Higher Regular Minimum Wages: Section 2 increases the standard Federal minimum wage incrementally up to $20.00 an hour over three years, which directly raises the earnings of low-wage workers.

Protection Against Inflation: Section 2 also introduces annual minimum wage adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index or the Gross Domestic Product, ensuring that wages keep pace with economic changes.

Guaranteed Tip Retention: Section 3 ensures that employees have the explicit right to keep all tips they receive and requires employers to inform workers of this right.

Wage Increases for Tipped and Young Workers: Sections 3 and 4 raise the base minimum wages for tipped employees and newly hired workers under the age of 20 over a scheduled period until those rates merge with the standard minimum wage.

Support for Individuals with Disabilities: Section 6 increases the minimum wage rates for individuals with disabilities employed under special certificates and provides transition assistance and technical support to both employers and employees.

Increased Business Costs: Sections 2, 3, 4, and 6 mandate significant, scheduled increases in hourly wages for standard workers, tipped employees, workers under 20, and individuals with disabilities, which could potentially result in higher operational burdens for employers.

Elimination of Special Certificates: Section 6 prohibits the issuance of new special certificates for employing individuals with disabilities and completely sunsets the authority for existing certificates, which removes a longstanding alternative wage structure for those specific employment arrangements.