HR3974Referred to Committee
Protect Black Women and Girls Act
Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber4
Passed Both5
Signed into Law119th
Congress
2025-06-12
Introduced
17
Cosponsors
HR
ⓘType
Sponsor
Robin L. Kelly
Democrat · IL · Representative
Votes with party: 98.3% (597 recorded votes)
Full profile: /officials/K000385
Source: Congress.gov · FEC
Cosponsors (17)
Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.
17 cosponsors on record at Congress.gov. The named list is syncing into Govwatch and will appear here shortly — view on Congress.gov in the meantime.
Latest Action
The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →
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
Currently in
- House Committee on Financial ServicesReferred To · 2025-06-12
- House Committee on Energy and CommerceReferred To · 2025-06-12
- House Committee on Education and WorkforceReferred To · 2025-06-12
- House Committee on the JudiciaryReferred To · 2025-06-12
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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