Recognizing that the United States needs to support and strengthen mothers in the workforce by investing in the Mom Economy.

12/13/2023, 8:17 AM

This resolution express support for policies and infrastructure to adequately support mothers in the workforce.

Bill 118 HRES 605, also known as the Mom Economy Resolution, was introduced in the United States Congress with the aim of recognizing the importance of supporting and strengthening mothers in the workforce. The resolution highlights the significant contributions that mothers make to the economy and emphasizes the need for investment in what is referred to as the "Mom Economy."

The Mom Economy Resolution acknowledges the challenges that mothers face in balancing work and family responsibilities and calls for policies and initiatives that will help mothers succeed in the workforce. It emphasizes the importance of providing support for mothers in the form of paid family leave, affordable childcare, and flexible work arrangements.

The resolution also recognizes the economic benefits of investing in the Mom Economy, including increased productivity, higher workforce participation, and improved economic growth. It calls on Congress to prioritize policies that support and empower mothers in the workforce, as well as to promote gender equality and economic opportunity for all. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 605 aims to raise awareness of the importance of supporting and strengthening mothers in the workforce and to encourage policymakers to take action to invest in the Mom Economy. It is a non-partisan resolution that seeks to address the challenges faced by mothers in the workforce and to promote policies that will benefit both mothers and the economy as a whole.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 605

Introduced on
2023-07-20

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/20/2023

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

This resolution express support for policies and infrastructure to adequately support mothers in the workforce.

Bill 118 HRES 605, also known as the Mom Economy Resolution, was introduced in the United States Congress with the aim of recognizing the importance of supporting and strengthening mothers in the workforce. The resolution highlights the significant contributions that mothers make to the economy and emphasizes the need for investment in what is referred to as the "Mom Economy."

The Mom Economy Resolution acknowledges the challenges that mothers face in balancing work and family responsibilities and calls for policies and initiatives that will help mothers succeed in the workforce. It emphasizes the importance of providing support for mothers in the form of paid family leave, affordable childcare, and flexible work arrangements.

The resolution also recognizes the economic benefits of investing in the Mom Economy, including increased productivity, higher workforce participation, and improved economic growth. It calls on Congress to prioritize policies that support and empower mothers in the workforce, as well as to promote gender equality and economic opportunity for all. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 605 aims to raise awareness of the importance of supporting and strengthening mothers in the workforce and to encourage policymakers to take action to invest in the Mom Economy. It is a non-partisan resolution that seeks to address the challenges faced by mothers in the workforce and to promote policies that will benefit both mothers and the economy as a whole.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedRecognizing that the United States needs to support and strengthen mothers in the workforce by investing in the Mom Economy.

Policy Areas
Families

Potential Impact
Child care and development
Child health
Commuting
Employee leave
Family services
Income tax credits
Minority employment
Nutrition and diet
Poverty and welfare assistance
Racial and ethnic relations
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Tax treatment of families
Wages and earnings
Women's employment
Women's health

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary9/18/2023

This resolution express support for policies and infrastructure to adequately support mothers in the workforce.


Latest Action7/20/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.