H.R. 5787 (109th): Minimum Wage Competitiveness Act of 2006

Introduced:
Jul 13, 2006 (109th Congress, 2005–2006)
Sponsor:
Rep. Sherwood “Sherry” Boehlert [R-NY24]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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This bill was introduced on July 13, 2006, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jul 13, 2006
Cosponsors
14 cosponsors (14R) (show)
Committees

House Education and the Workforce

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Full Title

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for an increase in the Federal minimum wage, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Jul 13, 2006.
3 pages

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7/13/2006--Introduced.
Minimum Wage Competitiveness Act of 2006 - Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to increase the federal minimum wage to: (1) $6.00 an hour, beginning on the 60th day after enactment of this Act; (2) $6.75 an hour, beginning six months after that 60th day; and (3) $7.15 an hour, beginning 12 months after that 60th day. Makes federal minimum wage requirements applicable to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Sets forth a transition period during which a specified minimum wage there shall be gradually increased to equal the federal minimum wage.

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