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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

Summary of Bill HRES 605

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.

Congressional Summary of HRES 605

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

Current Status of Bill HRES 605

Bill HRES 605 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 20, 2023. Bill HRES 605 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 20, 2023.  Bill HRES 605's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of July 20, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 605

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
36
Democrat Cosponsors
36
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 605

Primary Policy Focus

Families

Potential Impact Areas

- 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

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 605

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

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