WATCH: Congresswoman Analilia Mejia Co-Sponsors $25/Hr Federal Minimum Wage Bill

"We know that you need to put money in people's pockets so that our communities are able to actually fully thrive," said Mejia. "Because the truth is, we know that there isn't a corner in these United States in which making less than $25 is tenable." The post WATCH: Congresswoman Analilia Mejia Co-Sponsors $25/Hr Federal Minimum Wage Bill appeared

By: Mary Barr Mann

Outlets: Village Green NJ

Published: April 29, 2026

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Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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Newly sworn-in U.S. Rep. Analilia Mejia (NJ-11) is co-sponsoring a bill with Rep. Delia Ramirez that would institute a $25/hour federal minimum wage bill.

Known as the “Living Wage for All Act,” Ramirez and Mejia introduced the bill at a live-streamed press conference on April 28 at the Capitol that was also attended by additional original co-sponsors including Progressive Caucus Chair Greg Casar and Rep. Rashida Tlaib. Watch below.

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