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Expressing support for Americas Black workers and affirming the need to pass legislation to reduce inequalities and discrimination in the workforce.
3/11/2025, 8:07 AM
Summary of Bill HRES 170
Bill 119 H.Res. 170, titled "Expressing support for America's Black workers and affirming the need to pass legislation to reduce inequalities and discrimination in the workforce," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to acknowledge and address the systemic inequalities and discrimination faced by Black workers in the United States.
The resolution highlights the significant disparities that exist in the workforce, including higher rates of unemployment, lower wages, and limited opportunities for advancement for Black workers compared to their white counterparts. It also recognizes the historical and ongoing impact of racism and discrimination on the economic well-being of Black communities.
In addition, the resolution calls for the passage of legislation that aims to reduce inequalities and discrimination in the workforce, such as increasing access to education and training programs, promoting diversity and inclusion in hiring practices, and enforcing anti-discrimination laws. Overall, Bill 119 H.Res. 170 seeks to raise awareness of the challenges faced by Black workers in America and to advocate for policies that promote equality and opportunity in the workforce.
The resolution highlights the significant disparities that exist in the workforce, including higher rates of unemployment, lower wages, and limited opportunities for advancement for Black workers compared to their white counterparts. It also recognizes the historical and ongoing impact of racism and discrimination on the economic well-being of Black communities.
In addition, the resolution calls for the passage of legislation that aims to reduce inequalities and discrimination in the workforce, such as increasing access to education and training programs, promoting diversity and inclusion in hiring practices, and enforcing anti-discrimination laws. Overall, Bill 119 H.Res. 170 seeks to raise awareness of the challenges faced by Black workers in America and to advocate for policies that promote equality and opportunity in the workforce.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 170
Bill HRES 170 is currently in the status of Introduced to House since February 27, 2025. Bill HRES 170 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 27, 2025. Bill HRES 170's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of February 27, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 170
Total Number of Sponsors
5Democrat Sponsors
5Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
17Democrat Cosponsors
17Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 170
Primary Policy Focus
Labor and EmploymentAlternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 170
Expressing support for Americas Black workers and affirming the need to pass legislation to reduce inequalities and discrimination in the workforce.
Expressing support for Americas Black workers and affirming the need to pass legislation to reduce inequalities and discrimination in the workforce.
Comments

Camille Maxwell
843
1 year ago
I think this bill is important for our country. It's good to support Black workers and work towards reducing inequalities in the workforce. I wonder how this will impact us in the short term?
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 170
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