Bill · H.Con.Res. 21· House(119-HCONRES-21)

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

Age: 78 years

Florida

Introduced: 3/25/2025
Last activity: 3/25/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsored by: Lois Frankel
Cosponsors: - 132 - 0

Labor and Employment

Introduced
In Committee

A concurrent resolution is how the House and the Senate settle something they do together, such as a budget plan or a joint session. It is adopted once both chambers agree to it, and that puts it into effect; it is not a law, so it does not go to the President.

What this bill would do

This concurrent resolution recognizes the significant disparity between wages paid to men and women. It highlights how these wage gaps impact women, their families, and the nation as a whole. The text provides various statistics regarding pay differences based on race, occupation, and education level. It also notes several specific dates throughout 2025 that observe different pay gap disparities. Ultimately, the resolution serves to recognize the economic consequences of these disparities. The House of Representatives intends for this to reaffirm a commitment to supporting equal pay and narrowing the gender wage gap.

Yes· 3 of 23

Would women be better off under this?+5
The entire resolution is dedicated to recognizing and advocating for the economic interests of women.
Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?+5
The resolution explicitly reaffirms a commitment to narrowing the gender wage gap.
Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?+2
The resolution states that addressing the wage gap can help reduce poverty among women and their families.