HR3974Referred to Committee

Protect Black Women and Girls Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-06-12
Introduced
17
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Robin L. Kelly
Robin L. Kelly
Democrat · IL · Representative
Votes with party: 98.3% (595 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (17)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

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Latest Action

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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, Energy and Commerce, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2025-06-12

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

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Plain-English Summary

This legislation would address disparities affecting Black women and girls across multiple areas including education, healthcare, employment, and financial services by directing federal agencies to collect data on discrimination, develop action plans to reduce inequities, and potentially establish new protections or programs. The bill affects Black women and girls directly, while also impacting schools, hospitals, employers, and financial institutions that would need to comply with new requirements. By tackling issues like maternal health outcomes, workplace discrimination, and educational gaps, the law aims to improve safety, opportunity, and well-being for this population.

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Subjects

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
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