Bill · H.Con.Res. 81· House(119-HCONRES-81)
Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity between wages paid to men and women.
- Introduced
- 3/26/2026
- Last activity
- 3/26/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Lois Frankel
- Cosponsors
- - 140 - 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 significance of the wage gap between men and women. It highlights disparities in earnings based on race, occupation, and education levels. The text provides various statistics regarding how much women are paid compared to men in different demographics. It also identifies specific dates throughout 2026 that recognize different groups of women. Finally, the resolution aims to recognize the impact of these wage disparities on families and the nation. The resolution concludes by reaffirming a commitment to supporting equal pay and narrowing the gender wage gap.
Yes· 3 of 16
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+1
The resolution states that wage gaps impact women's ability to save for retirement and their total Social Security benefits.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+1
The resolution suggests that narrowing the wage gap would increase family incomes and reduce poverty.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+1
The resolution notes that increased earnings for women would provide more money for rent and mortgage payments.
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 for Families: The resolution states that equal pay strengthens the economic security of families and enhances retirement savings.
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Economic Growth: The text notes that when women are paid fairly, businesses prosper and the economy is strengthened.
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Increased Purchasing Power: If the annual gender wage gap were eliminated for one year, a working woman would have enough money for various needs such as 13 months of childcare, 10 months of rent, or paying off student loan debt in less than 3 years.
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Addressing Poverty: The resolution notes that sex-based wage differentials contribute to higher poverty rates among women and their families; addressing this could reduce those rates.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups of people are explicitly mentioned in 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 African Americans+1Good For Asian Americans+1Good For Hispanic Americans+1Good For L G B T Q Community+1Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Middle Class Households+1Good For People With Disabilities+1Good For Seniors+1Good For Women+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Childcare Affordability+1Improves Disability Rights+1Improves Gender Equality+1Improves Poverty Reduction+1Improves Racial Equity+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+1
- Education And Technology
- Improves Student Loan Relief+1
- 3/26/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 140 Cosponsors added.
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