HCONRES Bill 72 Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to men.

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2023-10-06

Bill 118 H.Con.Res. 72, also known as the "Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to men" bill, was introduced in the US Congress to address the issue of wage disparity faced by Latina women in the workforce. The bill aims to bring attention to the fact that Latina women are often paid significantly less than their male counterparts for the same work. The bill highlights the importance of equal pay for equal work and recognizes the impact that wage disparities have on Latina women and their families. It calls for increased efforts to address and eliminate the wage gap between Latina women and men, and to ensure that all workers are paid fairly for their work. The bill emphasizes the need for policies and initiatives that promote pay equity and equal opportunities for Latina women in the workforce. It also calls for increased awareness and education on the issue of wage disparities and the importance of equal pay. Overall, Bill 118 H.Con.Res. 72 seeks to raise awareness about the wage gap faced by Latina women and to promote policies that will help close this gap and ensure that all workers are paid fairly for their work.

Recent Activity

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Alternative Names

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

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

Associated Legislation

A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to men.

Policy Areas

Labor and Employment

Potential Impact

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Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]

Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20]

Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37]

Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46]

Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]

Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6]

Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29]

Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]

Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25]

Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]

Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3]

Rep. Gomez, Jimmy [D-CA-34]

Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14]

Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]

Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52]

Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38]

Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29]

Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]

Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5]

Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24]

Rep. Garcia, Jesus G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4]

Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-47]

Rep. Caraveo, Yadira [D-CO-8]

Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21]

Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28]

Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16]

Committees and Subcommittees

Education and the Workforce Committee

Variations and Revisions

Eleanor Holmes NortonA concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to men.Education and the Workforce

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

12/15/2023, 3:51 PM

This concurrent resolution recognizes the disparity between wages paid to Latina women and wages paid to men. The resolution reaffirms Congress's support for ensuring equal pay and closing the gender wage gap.

 

 

Bill 118 H.Con.Res. 72, also known as the "Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to men" bill, was introduced in the US Congress to address the issue of wage disparity faced by Latina ...
Congress
118

Number
HCONRES - 72

Introduced on
2023-10-06

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

10/25/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This concurrent resolution recognizes the disparity between wages paid to Latina women and wages paid to men. The resolution reaffirms Congress's support for ensuring equal pay and closing the gender wage gap.

 

 

Bill 118 H.Con.Res. 72, also known as the "Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to men" bill, was introduced in the US Congress to address the issue of wage disparity faced by Latina ...
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedRecognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to men.

Policy Areas
Labor and Employment

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary11/19/2024

This concurrent resolution recognizes the disparity between wages paid to Latina women and wages paid to men. The resolution reaffirms Congress's support for ensuring equal pay and closing the gender wage gap.

 

 


Latest Action10/25/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.