Bill · H.R. 10239· House(119-HR-10239)
Equal Pay for Equal Work Act
- Introduced
- 9/2/2026
- Last activity
- 9/2/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Nikema Williams
- Cosponsors
- - 13 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. It sets up the National Equal Pay Enforcement Task Force. The task force includes representatives from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Department of Justice, the Department of Labor, and the Office of Personnel Management. Its main mission is to improve compliance, public education, and enforcement of equal pay laws. The task force will make sure these agencies coordinate their efforts and limit any gaps in enforcement. Finally, the task force must investigate pay inequity challenges, advance recommendations, and create action plans.
Yes· 3 of 15
Would women be better off under this?+8
This bill directly addresses the gender pay gap through enhanced enforcement and investigation.
Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?+7
By enforcing equal pay laws, the bill directly promotes gender equality in the workforce.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5
Improved enforcement of equal pay laws helps boost income for lower-earning demographics.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-2
Increased enforcement and compliance requirements may create administrative burdens for employers.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(a) and Section 2(b): Establishing the National Equal Pay Enforcement Task Force brings together multiple federal agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Department of Justice, the Department of Labor, and the Office of Personnel Management, to coordinate efforts and improve public education, compliance, and enforcement of equal pay laws. This is positive because it aims to limit gaps in how equal pay laws are enforced.
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Section 2(c): The task force is required to investigate challenges related to pay inequity, advance recommendations to address those challenges, and create action plans to implement the recommendations. This is a positive step to hold officials accountable for tackling unfair pay.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that create negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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+8Good For African Americans+5Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Asian Americans+4Good For L G B T Q Community+4Good For Native Americans+4Good For Immigrants+3Good For People With Disabilities+3Good For Union Workers+3Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For Business Owners-2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+7Improves Racial Equity+5Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+4Improves Government Transparency+3
- 9/28/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/2/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 12 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
3 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Suzanne BonamiciDemocrat · Oregon
Donald BeyerDemocrat · Virginia
Shontel BrownDemocrat · Ohio
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Judy ChuDemocrat · California
Suzan DelBeneDemocrat · Washington
Henry JohnsonDemocrat · Georgia
James McGovernDemocrat · Massachusetts
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Ilhan OmarDemocrat · Minnesota
Janice SchakowskyDemocrat · Illinois
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia
Frederica WilsonDemocrat · Florida