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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that corporations should commit to utilizing the benefits of gender diversity in boards of directors and other senior management positions.
12/15/2023, 3:52 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 790
Bill 118 H.Res. 790, titled "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that corporations should commit to utilizing the benefits of gender diversity in boards of directors and other senior management positions," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to encourage corporations to prioritize gender diversity in their leadership positions, specifically in boards of directors and senior management roles.
The resolution highlights the benefits of gender diversity in corporate leadership, emphasizing that diverse perspectives and experiences can lead to better decision-making, increased innovation, and improved financial performance. It also acknowledges the underrepresentation of women in these positions and calls on corporations to take proactive steps to address this imbalance.
While the resolution does not impose any specific requirements or regulations on corporations, it serves as a statement of support from the House of Representatives for promoting gender diversity in corporate leadership. It urges corporations to make a commitment to actively seek out and promote qualified women for positions of leadership within their organizations. Overall, Bill 118 H.Res. 790 aims to raise awareness about the importance of gender diversity in corporate leadership and encourage corporations to take meaningful steps towards achieving greater gender balance in their boards of directors and senior management positions.
The resolution highlights the benefits of gender diversity in corporate leadership, emphasizing that diverse perspectives and experiences can lead to better decision-making, increased innovation, and improved financial performance. It also acknowledges the underrepresentation of women in these positions and calls on corporations to take proactive steps to address this imbalance.
While the resolution does not impose any specific requirements or regulations on corporations, it serves as a statement of support from the House of Representatives for promoting gender diversity in corporate leadership. It urges corporations to make a commitment to actively seek out and promote qualified women for positions of leadership within their organizations. Overall, Bill 118 H.Res. 790 aims to raise awareness about the importance of gender diversity in corporate leadership and encourage corporations to take meaningful steps towards achieving greater gender balance in their boards of directors and senior management positions.
Congressional Summary of HRES 790
This resolution supports the inclusion of women at all levels of corporate management.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 790
Bill HRES 790 is currently in the status of Introduced to House since October 25, 2023. Bill HRES 790 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on October 17, 2023. Bill HRES 790's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of October 25, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 790
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 790
Primary Policy Focus
Finance and Financial SectorAlternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 790
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that corporations should commit to utilizing the benefits of gender diversity in boards of directors and other senior management positions.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that corporations should commit to utilizing the benefits of gender diversity in boards of directors and other senior management positions.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 790
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