Political Quotes

“I am from New York, and I rise in support of the Raise the Wage Act of 2019 for workers in my district and workers everywhere, particularly rural America. The Raise the Wage Act is a long overdue minimum wage increase that will lift wages for millions of Americans and boost the small business economy. Today, under the current minimum wage of just $7.25 per hour, American workers and their families are living on the margins. They spend nights at the dinner table having to decide whether to pay for their child's school trip or groceries for the week. If we are to build a better economy for all Americans, we must ensure that our workers can make a good living and have a good life. Poll after poll shows that small business owners support raising the minimum wage. This is because doing so has been proven to help small firms better retain employees who, in turn, are more productive and higher performing. Mr. Speaker, I include in the Record a sign-on statement from Business for a Fair Minimum Wage. Business for a Fair Minimum Wage Federal $15 Sign On Statement As business owners and executives, we support gradually raising the federal minimum wage to $15 by 2024. It's good for business, good for customers and good for our economy. Workers are also customers. Today's $7.25 minimum wage-- just $15,080 a year for full-time workers--doesn't even cover the basics.…”