House Passes $15 Minimum Wage Bill

The Democratically-controlled House passed legislation Thursday to increase the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour.The Raise the Wage Act, which passed 231-199 with the support of three Republicans, would hike the minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2025 and would index the minimum wage to inflation after that. It would also phase out the minimum wage exception afforded to businesses that employ workers who receive tips.“I commend my colleagues for taking this important step towards creating