HOUSE 2602117th CongressSponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E427)

Northern Mariana Islands Wage and Economic Stability Act

Last Action: 4/20/2021

Actions

2021-04-20Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E427)
2021-04-15Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2021-04-15Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2021-04-15Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E402)
2021-04-15Introduced in House
2021-04-15Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2021-04-15 (00)

Northern Mariana Islands Wage and Economic Stability Act

This bill delays by 18 months the effective date of an increase in the federal minimum wage with respect to employers in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

It also requires the Government Accountability Office to assess the economy of the territory and estimate the proportion of employees in the territory directly affected by an increase in the minimum wage.

Subjects

Congressional oversight
Economic performance and conditions
Government studies and investigations
Labor standards
Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. territories and protectorates
Wages and earnings

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