Jobs and Economy

Today, U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) introduced the Higher Wages for American Workers Act, which would increase the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour and allow the federal minimum wage to increase with inflation in subsequent years. When adjusted for inflation, the current federal minimum wage is lower than at any point since the 1940s. Meanwhile, the cost of housing, healthcare, and education has skyrocketed, leaving millions...

Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Department of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, urging her to investigate Tyson Foods in light of new whistleblower allegations of illegal child labor practices at the company. His letter notifying Secretary Chavez-DeRemer of the whistleblower comes after she previously promised in her confirmation hearing that she would crack down on companies exploiting children. In the letter, Senator Hawley wrote, “As...

Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) published an opinion piece outlining a new proposal that would make a series of common income tax breaks refundable against payroll taxes. At a time when prices are high, Senator Hawley highlights how his proposal would deliver a historic tax cut for working families across the country.    Read Senator Hawley's full op-ed here or below. Time was, Republicans knew how to do tax cuts. Reagan-era columnist Robert Novak...

U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) introduced the REPAIR Act, legislation that would expand car owners' options for automobile repairs. The REPAIR Act ensures vehicle owners, independent repair shops, and aftermarket manufacturers have secure access to vehicle repair and maintenance data, which is critical to the independent aftermarket industry’s ability to provide safe, dependable, and affordable repairs for consumers.“Big corporations have a...

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) joined U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) in reintroducing the Protecting Employees and Retirees in Business Bankruptcies Act. The bill would empower rank-and-file employees whose companies are facing bankruptcy, allowing them to retain more of their wages, benefits, and retirement savings when their employer files for bankruptcy. The Senators previously introduced the legislation in 2024. Currently, the law fails to adequately...

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) called on the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Antitrust Division to open an investigation into the Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) regarding its anticompetitive practices. The letter comes after FICO—which is the only real competitor in the credit scoring market—hiked prices yet again, increasing the burden on working Americans. Senator Hawley previously called on President Biden’s DOJ to take action, but...

Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley introduced original legislation to end taxes on overtime pay. The Senator's "No Tax On Overtime Act of 2025" fulfills a campaign promise from President Trump to deliver relief for working families following four years of economically debilitating Biden-era policies.  "For decades, working Americans have been left behind by both parties. Mega corporations have gotten richer and richer while workers struggle to get ahead and Washington turns a blind...