The Better Pay for American Workers Act would increase the federal minimum wage from its current level to $15 per hour starting January 1, 2027, then incrementally raise it to $17.50 per hour in 2028 and $20.00 per hour in 2029. Beginning in 2030 and every year thereafter, the minimum wage would automatically adjust based on increases in the median hourly wage for all workers as measured by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, rounded to the nearest five cents. This bill affects all workers covered under the Fair Labor Standards Act, which includes most private sector and government employees. The legislation contains no specific funding provisions, as it works by mandating wage floors rather than requiring government expenditures. The bill was introduced in September 2026 and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce for consideration.