Republican senators on Wednesday announced legislation to gradually raise the national minimum wage to $11, but tied it to requiring businesses to use E-Verify, a tool that would help prevent illegal immigrants from taking jobs.
Led by Sens. Tom Cotton of Arkansas and Mitt Romney of Utah, the proposal explicitly links illegal immigration and U.S. wages, a touchy issue for many in Washington.
The federal minimum wage currently stands at $7.25 an hour, though most states set their minimum higher. E-Verify is the government’s electronic system for checking new hires’ work eligibility. It’s voluntary at the federal level, though some states have required its use for businesses in their jurisdictions.
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