The broader bill introduced by Sen. Daschle that also contains a minimum wage provision was sent to the Finance Committee. In the House, H.R. 665 was introduced by Rep. Bonior along with 116 cosponsors and sent to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The Minimum Wage Act was also sent to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The proposed increases to the minimum wage have become more of a political, rather than public policy, issue. Business groups generally believe that a minimum wage increase would help only a small portion of the population, force some employers to eliminate positions, and companies should make their own wage decisions based on the economy and their geographic areas.
Labor groups disagree.
To Learn More View these bills . The Right Start Act would authorize federal matching funds to states in 2002 for paid family leave programs for the birth or adoption of a child or other family care-giving needs. Minimum Wage 6. In addition to new benefit mandates and disclosure requirements, the bills include expanded liability that could allow employees to sue health plans and maybe employers. The repeal of ergonomics standards has been signed by President Bush.