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BillHR 8612 · 119

Reward Work Act

Introduced
Apr 30, 2026
Cosponsors
16
Traction
0
Last Action
Apr 30, 2026

Bill Summary

Increases the federal minimum wage to $18 per hour by 2025 and indexes it to inflation. Requires the Secretary of Labor to annually adjust the minimum wage based on the Consumer Price Index.

Sponsored By

Jesús G. "Chuy" García
Democrat · Illinois · House

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 30, 2026
  3. Apr 30, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects low-wage workers, who would see an increase in their hourly earnings, and small businesses, which may face higher labor costs. The increased minimum wage would particularly impact workers in the service and retail industries.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
8backers
  • Democratic8
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

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Cosponsors (16)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMoney & Economy
CommitteeFinancial Services Committee
IntroducedApr 30, 2026
Last UpdatedApr 30, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Subjects
  • Economy

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.