House Democrats Reveal a $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Bill That Includes Minimum Wage Increase

House Democrats made an advance in their effort to push a $1.9 trillion stimulus bill. They released the full bill text, including an increase in the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour, $1,400 stimulus checks for Americans earning $75,000 or less per year, an extension of $400 federal unemployment benefits, and more financial assistance for small businesses grappling during the COVID-19 pandemic.