Sen. Chris Murphy is among progressive Senate allies supporting legislation to raise the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $25 per hour through phased implementation — the largest such increase ever proposed in U.S. history. The bill, primarily led by House Democrats, targets working voters ahead of midterms, though economists debate whether even $25 meets cost-of-living needs in high-income areas. Multiple sources confirm the bill's introduction and core details, though the post omits that implementation would be gradual based on employer size rather than immediate.