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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
Summary of Bill SCONRES 37
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.
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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Current Status of Bill SCONRES 37
Bill SCONRES 37 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 9, 2024. Bill SCONRES 37 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 9, 2024. Bill SCONRES 37's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4271-4272) as of July 9, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill SCONRES 37
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SCONRES 37
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill SCONRES 37
A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.
A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.
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