Expressing support for America's Black workers and affirming the need to pass legislation to reduce inequalities and discrimination in the workforce.

12/15/2023, 3:51 PM

This resolution expresses support for efforts to reduce inequalities facing the Black workforce, including closing the wage gap, closing the unemployment gap, and improving access to job training programs, career skills building programs, and educational opportunities.

Bill 118 HRES 182, titled "Expressing support for America's Black workers and affirming the need to pass legislation to reduce inequalities and discrimination in the workforce," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to acknowledge and address the systemic inequalities and discrimination faced by Black workers in the United States.

The resolution highlights the significant disparities that exist in the workforce, including lower wages, limited access to quality education and job opportunities, and higher rates of unemployment and underemployment among Black workers. It also recognizes the historical and ongoing impact of racism and discrimination on the economic and social well-being of Black communities.

In addition, the resolution calls for the passage of legislation that aims to reduce inequalities and discrimination in the workforce, such as increasing access to education and training programs, promoting diversity and inclusion in hiring practices, and enforcing anti-discrimination laws in the workplace. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 182 seeks to raise awareness about the challenges faced by Black workers in the US and to advocate for policies that promote equality and opportunity for all individuals in the workforce.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 182

Introduced on
2023-02-28

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/28/2023

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

This resolution expresses support for efforts to reduce inequalities facing the Black workforce, including closing the wage gap, closing the unemployment gap, and improving access to job training programs, career skills building programs, and educational opportunities.

Bill 118 HRES 182, titled "Expressing support for America's Black workers and affirming the need to pass legislation to reduce inequalities and discrimination in the workforce," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to acknowledge and address the systemic inequalities and discrimination faced by Black workers in the United States.

The resolution highlights the significant disparities that exist in the workforce, including lower wages, limited access to quality education and job opportunities, and higher rates of unemployment and underemployment among Black workers. It also recognizes the historical and ongoing impact of racism and discrimination on the economic and social well-being of Black communities.

In addition, the resolution calls for the passage of legislation that aims to reduce inequalities and discrimination in the workforce, such as increasing access to education and training programs, promoting diversity and inclusion in hiring practices, and enforcing anti-discrimination laws in the workplace. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 182 seeks to raise awareness about the challenges faced by Black workers in the US and to advocate for policies that promote equality and opportunity for all individuals in the workforce.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedExpressing support for America's Black workers and affirming the need to pass legislation to reduce inequalities and discrimination in the workforce.

Policy Areas
Labor and Employment

Potential Impact
Employment discrimination and employee rights•
Labor standards•
Minority employment•
Racial and ethnic relations•
Wages and earnings

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary3/23/2023

This resolution expresses support for efforts to reduce inequalities facing the Black workforce, including closing the wage gap, closing the unemployment gap, and improving access to job training programs, career skills building programs, and edu...


Latest Action2/28/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.