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

3/14/2024, 3:11 AM

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



Bill 118 sconres 21 is a concurrent resolution that aims to acknowledge the importance of equal pay and address the wage gap that exists between Latina women and men in the United States. The resolution highlights the fact that Latina women are often paid significantly less than their male counterparts for the same work, despite having similar qualifications and experience.

The resolution emphasizes the need for policies and initiatives that promote pay equity and ensure that Latina women are paid fairly for their work. It also calls for increased awareness and education on the issue of wage disparity, as well as efforts to address the systemic barriers that contribute to this inequality.

Overall, Bill 118 sconres 21 serves as a reminder of the ongoing challenges faced by Latina women in the workforce and the importance of taking action to achieve equal pay for all individuals, regardless of gender or ethnicity.
Congress
118

Number
SCONRES - 21

Introduced on
2023-10-04

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

10/4/2023

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 in comparison to men and reaffirms Congress's support for ensuring equal pay and closing the gender wage gap.



Bill 118 sconres 21 is a concurrent resolution that aims to acknowledge the importance of equal pay and address the wage gap that exists between Latina women and men in the United States. The resolution highlights the fact that Latina women are often paid significantly less than their male counterparts for the same work, despite having similar qualifications and experience.

The resolution emphasizes the need for policies and initiatives that promote pay equity and ensure that Latina women are paid fairly for their work. It also calls for increased awareness and education on the issue of wage disparity, as well as efforts to address the systemic barriers that contribute to this inequality.

Overall, Bill 118 sconres 21 serves as a reminder of the ongoing challenges faced by Latina women in the workforce and the importance of taking action to achieve equal pay for all individuals, regardless of gender or ethnicity.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA 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

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary3/27/2024

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




Latest Action10/4/2023
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4957-4958)