Give America a Raise Act
To provide for increases in the Federal minimum wage, and for other purposes.
The bill, HB7471, also known as the Give America a Raise Act, aims to increase the Federal minimum wage. If passed, this would mean that workers across the country would earn more money for their labor. This bill was introduced on February 10, 2026, by its primary sponsor, Representative Donald Norcross, a Democrat.
This change would primarily affect workers who earn the minimum wage. By increasing the minimum wage, it could lead to higher incomes for many low-wage workers, potentially improving their quality of life. Businesses that rely heavily on minimum wage employees might also be impacted, as they would need to adjust their budgets to accommodate the higher wage costs.
Currently, HB7471 is in its early stages of the legislative process. It was introduced and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce on February 10, 2026. Moving forward, the committee will review the bill, potentially hold hearings, and decide whether to move it to the House floor for a vote.
