Rep. Analilia Mejia introduces bill for $25 federal minimum wage

9 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 5

The proposal, backed by One Fair Wage and a coalition of more than 100 groups, would lift the federal floor from $7.25, unchanged since 2009.
Supporters say rising living costs have made higher pay urgent, while critics including the Employment Policies Institute warn a nationwide $25 mandate could cost jobs and hurt businesses.
The campaign follows affordability-focused election wins and local wage pushes, including Oakland's $30 ballot initiative and phased increases proposed or approved in Los Angeles and New York City.

Beyond paychecks, how would a national living wage reshape American towns and family life?

Could a $25 federal wage lift families from poverty, or will conflicting economic data prove true and trigger widespread job losses?

If the minimum wage hits $25, will robots and AI take over service jobs even faster?