SCONRES16Referred to Committee
A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.
Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber4
Passed Both5
Signed into Law119th
Congress
2025-07-10
Introduced
32
Cosponsors
SCONRES
ⓘType
Sponsor
Lisa Blunt Rochester
Democrat · DE · Senator
Votes with party: 86.1% (909 recorded votes)
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Cosponsors (32)
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Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4320)
2025-07-10
Source: Congress.gov
Committee Activity
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- Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and PensionsReferred To · 2025-07-10
Plain-English Summary
This resolution acknowledges the wage gap between men and Black women in the workplace and recognizes the importance of equal pay for equal work. The measure highlights the ongoing economic disparity that Black women face compared to men in similar positions. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses Congress's position on this issue rather than creating new laws or requirements.
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Subjects
Labor and Employment
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