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house Bill H.R. 2617

Delaying a Minimum Wage Increase in American Samoa

Argument in favor

American Samoa's delegate has asked for more time to determine its own minimum wage, so the federal government should give them that time and not mandate an increase.

Chief's Opinion
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09/29/2015
Minimum wage increases are just another progressive scam. Their "good" intentions result in higher prices for everyone, low income employees being fired and others getting reduced hours. The biggest argument they have is to say that you can't raise a family of 4 on minimum wage. News flash for Democratic morons: you are NOT supposed to support a family on minimum wages. Minimum wage jobs are designed to be temporary employment for those with no work experience and/or job skills (like teenagers). You do it for a couple of years, gain experience and get a better job. The truth is that Democrats want the poor to stay poor. That way they can ride in on their rainbow horse claiming to have the solutions to the poverty they perpetuate. Tada! Instant voting block.
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jrs333's Opinion
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10/06/2015
These delegate should have their request honored. How would you feel if you were in their position and were ignored.
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Abdullah-hakim's Opinion
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04/13/2016
I'm sure those workers have long hours & the cost of living is not accommodating to their wage. The reason why many companies are there is for the low wage for workers. I'd like to know the pay of management around there. Enough of the slave labor, if people are willing to work then let the work enable them not to just exist to come back the next day and do it all again for peanuts.
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Argument opposed

The minimum wage increase should go ahead as scheduled, if American Samoa wanted to change it in advance they should have already.

operaman's Opinion
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09/28/2015
I would expect America Samoa government's officials know best. All they have to do is observe how Seattle's $15.00/Hr has caused increased unemployment and increases small business failures.
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Kaleo's Opinion
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05/09/2016
I think that since we don't give American Samoans citizenship, we could increase their minimum wage.
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educated-angry-black-feminist's Opinion
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11/25/2019
If we want to have providences, we need to take care of them.
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bill Progress

  • EnactedOctober 7th, 2015
    The President signed this bill into law
  • The senate Passed September 30th, 2015
    Passed by Voice Vote
  • The house Passed September 28th, 2015
    Passed by Voice Vote
      house Committees
      Committee on Education and Labor
    IntroducedJune 2nd, 2015
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Bill Activity

  • action
    Introduced in House
  • referral
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
  • action
    Mr. Bishop (MI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  • action
    Considered under suspension of the rules.
  • action
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2617.
  • vote
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
  • action
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • action
    Received in the Senate, read twice.
  • action
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
  • vote
    Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.
  • action
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  • action
    Mr. Thompson (PA) asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendments.
  • vote
    On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection.
  • action
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • topresident
    Presented to President.
  • signed
    Signed by President.
  • enacted
    Became Public Law No: 114-61.

bill Progress

  • EnactedOctober 7th, 2015
    The President signed this bill into law
  • The senate Passed September 30th, 2015
    Passed by Voice Vote
  • The house Passed September 28th, 2015
    Passed by Voice Vote
      house Committees
      Committee on Education and Labor
    IntroducedJune 2nd, 2015
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    Chief's Opinion In Favor
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    09/29/2015
    Minimum wage increases are just another progressive scam. Their "good" intentions result in higher prices for everyone, low income employees being fired and others getting reduced hours. The biggest argument they have is to say that you can't raise a family of 4 on minimum wage. News flash for Democratic morons: you are NOT supposed to support a family on minimum wages. Minimum wage jobs are designed to be temporary employment for those with no work experience and/or job skills (like teenagers). You do it for a couple of years, gain experience and get a better job. The truth is that Democrats want the poor to stay poor. That way they can ride in on their rainbow horse claiming to have the solutions to the poverty they perpetuate. Tada! Instant voting block.
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    operaman's Opinion Against
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    09/28/2015
    I would expect America Samoa government's officials know best. All they have to do is observe how Seattle's $15.00/Hr has caused increased unemployment and increases small business failures.
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    Aj's Public Comment
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    09/12/2016
    For those saying that minimum wage was not designed to be a living wage: From Cornel University: "The purpose of the minimum wage was to stabilize the post-depression economy and protect the workers in the labor force. The minimum wage was designed to create a minimum standard of living to protect the health and well-being of employees." Source: https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/minimum_wage
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    Kleber's Opinion Against
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    08/27/2016
    Come on y'all it's only 50 cents
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    Finn's Public Comment
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    08/15/2016
    The People of the American territories suffer enough as it is. Some don't even receive citizenship and almost all are left stuck in a hopeless financial situation. Don't make it worse!
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    Kaleo's Opinion Against
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    05/09/2016
    I think that since we don't give American Samoans citizenship, we could increase their minimum wage.
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    jrs333's Opinion In Favor
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    10/06/2015
    These delegate should have their request honored. How would you feel if you were in their position and were ignored.
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    educated-angry-black-feminist's Opinion Against
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    11/25/2019
    If we want to have providences, we need to take care of them.
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    Lyric's Opinion Against
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    02/09/2017
    Minimum wage increases, where they have been elected, have been good for the economy. Please do not delay in minimum wage increase.
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    Alis's Opinion Against
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    09/28/2015
    I can't imagine any decent reason for not paying people a living wage. Perhaps we should see who financially benefits by putting this off. I bet it isn't any of the affected workers!
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    Abdullah-hakim's Opinion In Favor
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    04/13/2016
    I'm sure those workers have long hours & the cost of living is not accommodating to their wage. The reason why many companies are there is for the low wage for workers. I'd like to know the pay of management around there. Enough of the slave labor, if people are willing to work then let the work enable them not to just exist to come back the next day and do it all again for peanuts.
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    Drew's Opinion Against
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    01/13/2017
    The people here who are saying that raising the wages will hurt the economy clearly haven't done there homework to see how ridiculously low the minimum wage in American Samoa even when compared to the already low Federal Minimum wage.
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    Oiva's Opinion Against
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    01/16/2017
    Greed from corporations must be stopped. Minimum wage is below what it needs to be.
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    John's Opinion In Favor
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    10/08/2016
    These people made their own decision, we should honor their right to self determination.
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    LukeDuke's Opinion In Favor
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    08/21/2016
    America Samoa should be allowed to make their own decisions. It's ridiculous that this day and age that these "territories" aren't states and their people are denied citizenship and the right to vote. It's not right that we allow this to happen to them. https://youtu.be/CesHr99ezWE
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    Brendan's Opinion In Favor
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    05/10/2016
    Higher minimum wage create more unemployment and more automation. Young people will also have greater trouble entering the job market. If anything, the minimum wage should be lowered, NOT raised.
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    John's Opinion In Favor
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    09/28/2015
    If they need more time, let them have it.
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    Scott's Opinion Against
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    01/18/2016
    No. Why Shouldn't they get a quality of life improvement?
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    JonDep's Opinion In Favor
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    06/25/2016
    The lower the minimum wage, the better for the people. This is a lesser of two evils
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    Wes's Opinion Against
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    09/28/2015
    Minimum wage is a sham.
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