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

12/29/2022, 8:33 AM

Summary of Bill HCONRES 122

Bill 117 H.Con.Res. 122, also known as the "Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to men," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress to address the issue of wage disparity faced by Latina women in the workforce. The resolution acknowledges the importance of equal pay for equal work and highlights the fact that Latina women are often paid significantly less than their male counterparts for the same job.

The resolution emphasizes the need for policies and initiatives that promote pay equity and fair treatment for Latina women in the workplace. It also calls for increased awareness and education on the issue of wage disparity and the impact it has on Latina women and their families.

Overall, Bill 117 H.Con.Res. 122 aims to bring attention to the issue of wage inequality faced by Latina women and to advocate for measures that will help close the wage gap and ensure that all workers are paid fairly for their work.

Congressional Summary of HCONRES 122

This concurrent resolution recognizes the disparity between wages paid to Latina women, and its impact on women, families, and the nation and reaffirms Congress' commitment to supporting equal pay and to narrowing the gender wage gap.



Current Status of Bill HCONRES 122

Bill HCONRES 122 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 8, 2022. Bill HCONRES 122 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on December 8, 2022.  Bill HCONRES 122's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of December 8, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HCONRES 122

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
88
Democrat Cosponsors
88
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HCONRES 122

Primary Policy Focus

Labor and Employment

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HCONRES 122

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

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