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

7/10/2024, 10:48 PM
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4271-4272)
Bill 118 sconres 37 is a concurrent resolution that aims to recognize the importance of equal pay and address the wage disparity between men and Black women in the United States. The resolution highlights the fact that Black women are often paid significantly less than their male counterparts for the same work, despite having the same qualifications and experience.

The resolution acknowledges that this wage gap not only affects the financial well-being of Black women, but also has broader implications for their families and communities. It emphasizes the need for policies and initiatives that promote pay equity and address systemic barriers that contribute to the wage disparity.

In addition, the resolution calls on Congress to take action to address the wage gap and ensure that all workers, regardless of gender or race, receive fair and equal pay for their work. It also encourages businesses and employers to implement practices that promote pay equity and eliminate discrimination in the workplace. Overall, Bill 118 sconres 37 is a non-partisan effort to raise awareness about the wage disparity faced by Black women and to advocate for policies that promote equal pay for all workers.
Congress
118

Number
SCONRES - 37

Introduced on
2024-07-09

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/9/2024

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4271-4272)
Bill 118 sconres 37 is a concurrent resolution that aims to recognize the importance of equal pay and address the wage disparity between men and Black women in the United States. The resolution highlights the fact that Black women are often paid significantly less than their male counterparts for the same work, despite having the same qualifications and experience.

The resolution acknowledges that this wage gap not only affects the financial well-being of Black women, but also has broader implications for their families and communities. It emphasizes the need for policies and initiatives that promote pay equity and address systemic barriers that contribute to the wage disparity.

In addition, the resolution calls on Congress to take action to address the wage gap and ensure that all workers, regardless of gender or race, receive fair and equal pay for their work. It also encourages businesses and employers to implement practices that promote pay equity and eliminate discrimination in the workplace. Overall, Bill 118 sconres 37 is a non-partisan effort to raise awareness about the wage disparity faced by Black women and to advocate for policies that promote equal pay for all workers.
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Official Title as IntroducedA concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.

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Latest Action7/9/2024
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4271-4272)