Original LAW Act

HR 122, the Original LAW Act, proposes a phased increase to the federal minimum wage, starting at $10.59 per hour in 2026 and rising to $26.59 per hour by 2030. It establishes an automatic adjustment mechanism where the Secretary of Labor must set the minimum wage every seven years starting in 2031, ensuring it equals 40% above the Federal supplemental poverty threshold for a renter family of four with two children. This bill directly affects all workers covered under the Fair Labor Standards Act who earn the federal minimum wage. The law requires the wage to be adjusted annually based on poverty threshold data published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, aiming to align wages with living costs.