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This bill, called the "Higher Wages for American Workers Act of 2025," proposes significant changes to the federal minimum wage under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The legislation would raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour starting January 1 of the first year after enactment, with subsequent annual increases tied to inflation. Specifically, the bill requires the Secretary of Labor to calculate an annual adjustment based on the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W), which measures changes in the cost of living. Any calculated increase would be rounded to the nearest $0.05. This means the minimum wage would automatically adjust each January 1st to help workers keep pace with rising living costs. The changes would take effect on January 1 following the bill's enactment, providing a clear timeline for businesses and workers to prepare for the wage increases. By implementing this graduated approach to minimum wage increases, the bill aims to provide more stable and predictable income growth for low-wage workers while accounting for economic changes.

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