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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.

8/5/2025, 11:40 PM

Summary of Bill SCONRES 16

The bill, designated as S.Con.Res. 16 in the 119th Congress, is a concurrent resolution that acknowledges the importance of equal pay and addresses the wage gap between men and Black women. Introduced on July 10, 2025, this resolution likely aims to raise awareness of pay disparities based on gender and race, emphasizing the need for equitable compensation practices.

Current Status of Bill SCONRES 16

Bill SCONRES 16 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 10, 2025. Bill SCONRES 16 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on July 10, 2025.  Bill SCONRES 16's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4320) as of July 10, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill SCONRES 16

Total Number of Sponsors
7
Democrat Sponsors
7
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
32
Democrat Cosponsors
31
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
1

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SCONRES 16

Primary Policy Focus

Labor and Employment

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SCONRES 16

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.

Comments

Nasir Dougherty profile image

Nasir Dougherty

425

4 months ago

This bill is so sad, we need to fix this wage gap for Black women. #EqualPay #SCONRESBill16

Harmoni McMahon profile image

Harmoni McMahon

483

4 months ago

I can't believe this bill passed. It's so sad that this is still an issue in 2021. How will this affect me in the short term?