Bill · H.Con.Res. 80· House(119-HCONRES-80)
Recognizing the duty of Congress to meet the needs of working women.
- Introduced
- 3/25/2026
- Last activity
- 3/25/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- LaMonica McIver
- Cosponsors
- - 26 - 0
- 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 duty of Congress to meet the needs of working women. It addresses concerns regarding wage disparities, workplace discrimination, and the removal of protections for women in the workforce. The resolution highlights how various administrative actions have reportedly harmed women's economic security and job stability. It seeks to affirm commitments to equal pay, workplace safety, and access to essential services like childcare and healthcare. Finally, it calls for the restoration of federal agencies and the protection of workers' rights to organize.
Yes· 3 of 19
Would women be better off under this?+9
The entire resolution is dedicated to advancing the economic security, rights, and dignity of working women.
Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?+8
The resolution seeks to address wage disparities, occupational segregation, and workplace discrimination against women.
Would union members be better off under this?+7
The resolution reaffirms the right to unionize and bargain collectively.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Economic Security and Equal Opportunity: The resolution recognizes an affirmative duty to ensure women have equal opportunity in the workforce to promote economic security and shared prosperity. (Section 1)
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Workplace Fairness and Transparency: The resolution affirms a commitment to equal pay for equal work and pay transparency. (Section 3, A and B)
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Health and Safety: It affirms a commitment to workplace safety standards and comprehensive, accessible health care, including reproductive health care. (Section 3, D and E)
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Family Support: The resolution promotes access to affordable, high-quality childcare, early education, paid family and medical leave, and paid sick days. (Section 3, F, G, and H)
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Worker Dignity and Protection: It affirms that all women should be able to work with dignity, free from violence, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and abuse. (Section 4)
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Fair Wages and Labor Standards: The resolution reaffirms a commitment to raising wages, including raising the Federal minimum wage and eliminating tipped and subminimum wages, as well as ensuring predictable scheduling and fair labor standards. (Section 3, I; Section 8)
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Job Access and Stability: It commits to expanding access to high-paying jobs by strengthening programs that dismantle occupational segregation and recognizes the value of domestic and part-time work through fair pay and benefits. (Section 5; Section 9)
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Labor Rights: The resolution recognizes the right of every worker to join a union and bargain collectively for fair wages and working conditions. (Section 10)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts for individuals or groups are listed within the text of this resolution.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Women+9Good For Union Workers+7Good For African Americans+6Good For Low Income Households+6Good For Children+5Good For Middle Class Households+5Good For Hispanic Americans+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+8Improves Childcare Affordability+7Improves Poverty Reduction+6Improves Racial Equity+6Improves Affordable Housing+5Improves Pathway To Citizenship+1
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Minimum Wage+7Improves Union Protections+6
- Healthcare
- Improves Abortion Access+5Increases Affordable Care Act Support+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+3
- 7/20/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/27/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 4/6/2026
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- 3/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/26/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 3/25/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 12 Cosponsors added.
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