Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.

Bill 117 H.Con.Res. 108, also known as the "Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to acknowledge the importance of equal pay for all individuals, regardless of gender or race, and to bring attention to the wage disparity that exists between men and Black women in the workforce.

The resolution highlights the fact that, on average, women earn only 82 cents for every dollar earned by men, and Black women earn even less, with only 63 cents for every dollar earned by white men. This wage gap not only affects the financial well-being of women and Black women, but also has broader implications for their families and communities.

The resolution calls for increased efforts to address and eliminate the wage gap, including promoting pay transparency, enforcing existing equal pay laws, and implementing policies that support equal pay for equal work. It also recognizes the contributions of women and Black women to the workforce and the economy, and emphasizes the importance of ensuring that they receive fair and equal compensation for their work. Overall, Bill 117 H.Con.Res. 108 is a non-partisan resolution that seeks to raise awareness about the wage disparity that exists between men and Black women, and to encourage action to address this issue and promote equal pay for all individuals.