HCONRES42Referred to Committee

Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-07-10
Introduced
75
Cosponsors
HCONRES
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Sponsor

Alma S. Adams
Alma S. Adams
Democrat · NC · Representative
Votes with party: 99.1% (653 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (75)

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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2025-07-10

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Plain-English Summary

The resolution acknowledges the wage gap between men and Black women in the workplace, highlighting that Black women typically earn significantly less than their male counterparts for similar work. While this measure does not create new laws or requirements, it formally recognizes the problem and calls attention to the need for addressing pay inequality. The resolution has been sent to the House Committee on Education and Workforce for consideration.

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Labor and Employment
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