The Pay Our Youth a Fair Summer Wage Amendment Act of 2025 aims to enhance the compensation for participants in the District of Columbia Summer Youth Employment Program, recognizing the importance of this initiative in providing young individuals with essential skills and work experience. The bill proposes to raise the wages for youth aged 14-15 from $6.25 to $10.00, reflecting the increased cost of living and rewarding their contributions. Additionally, it seeks to adjust the wage structure for older youth, raising their pay to the minimum wage, thereby encouraging their active participation in the workforce.

To implement these changes, the bill amends the Youth Employment Act of 1979 by striking the previous wage amount of $6.25 and inserting the new wage of $10.00 for younger participants. It also removes the age specification for youth from "Youth through 24 years of age" to "Youth 16 through 24 years of age," thereby expanding the age range eligible for minimum wage. This legislation is positioned as a commitment to fostering financial responsibility and independence among the youth of the District of Columbia.