business report i'm stephen beers in berlin thanks for joining us the u.s. house of representatives has passed legislation that would more than double the country's minimum wage from 7 dollars and 25 cents to $15.00 it's a historic win for a movement that began when fast food restaurant workers went on strike 7 years ago and it's almost certain not to become law the republican controlled senate says it won't vote on the measure claiming it would be disastrous for businesses. these restaurant employees demanding their $15.00 an hour after the democrat controlled house approved the minimum wage increase the raise the wage act gives up to $33000000.00 americans a long overdue rate parity 3. congressional analysis suggests boosting the minimum wage to $15.00 an hour by 2025 would lift $1300000.00