Bill · H.Res. 1003· House(119-HRES-1003)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that corporations should commit to utilizing the benefits of women in boards of directors and other senior management positions.
- Introduced
- 1/15/2026
- Last activity
- 1/15/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Donald Beyer
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives regarding women's roles in corporate leadership. It highlights data showing that women are underrepresented in S&P 500 board positions and CEO roles. The text notes that women of color face even lower representation and unique barriers in the workplace. It also mentions that companies with women on executive teams and boards tend to perform better financially. Ultimately, the resolution suggests that including more women in management can strengthen economic growth. It calls on corporations to commit to utilizing the talents of women in senior positions.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would women be better off under this?+5
The resolution calls for the increased inclusion of women in senior management and board positions to utilize their talents.
Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?+5
The bill expresses the sense that corporations should commit to utilizing the talents of women in senior leadership and board positions.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+5
The text suggests that increasing female representation in leadership can lead to stronger and more sustainable economic growth.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Economic Growth: The resolution states that the ever-fuller inclusion of women in the workforce at all levels of management will strengthen and accelerate economic growth (Section 2).
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Corporate Performance: According to the text, companies with women on executive teams and boards of directors perform better financially (Whereas clauses).
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Organizational Benefits: The text notes that corporations with women serving as directors tend to carry less debt and have higher net income growth (Whereas clauses).
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Mentorship and Opportunity: Women directors can serve as leaders, mentors, and symbols of opportunity that inspire other women to achieve and stay with their corporations (Whereas clauses).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Tokenism: The text mentions that corporations need a critical mass of at least 3 women on boards to prevent the negative impacts of tokenism on leadership teams (Whereas clauses).
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Workplace Barriers: The resolution notes that women, especially Black women, have had to take measures to avoid harassment, discrimination, and unfair treatment, which hinders their ability to climb the corporate ladder (Whereas clauses).
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+5Good For Business Owners+4Good For African Americans+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+5Improves Racial Equity+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+5
- 1/15/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.