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Rep Mejia Pushes $25 Minimum Wage Bill, Faces GOP Block

4/29/2026

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Rep. Analilia Mejía introduced the Living Wage For All Act, proposing a $25-hour minimum wage.
The bill phases in $25/hour for firms over $1 billion by 2031 and for smaller employers by 2038.
More than 20 Democrats, including Greg Casar and Ro Khanna, and the Service Employees International Union back the bill.
Analysts say the proposal will likely be defeated in the Republican-controlled Congress despite public concern.

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Rep. Analilia Mejía introduced the Living Wage For All Act, proposing a $25-hour minimum wage.
The bill phases in $25/hour for firms over $1 billion by 2031 and for smaller employers by 2038.
More than 20 Democrats, including Greg Casar and Ro Khanna, and the Service Employees International Union back the bill.
Analysts say the proposal will likely be defeated in the Republican-controlled Congress despite public concern.