Bill · H.Res. 1582· House(119-HRES-1582)
Recognizing that the United States needs to support and strengthen mothers in the workforce by investing in the Mom Economy.
- Introduced
- 9/24/2026
- Last activity
- 9/24/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Grace Meng
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
H. Res. 1582 recognizes the need for the United States to support and strengthen mothers in the workforce by investing in what it calls the Mom Economy. The resolution highlights the economic contributions of mothers alongside the systemic hurdles they face, such as lower labor participation rates, wage gaps, and high childcare costs. It outlines the sense of the House of Representatives that the country should prioritize investments in caregiving infrastructure and social safety net programs. Specific recommendations include providing robust paid family and medical leave, universal childcare, and permanent expansions of child tax credits. Ultimately, the measure urges policymakers to focus on working mothers in future economic and social policy decisions.
Yes· 3 of 35
Would women be better off under this?+10
The entire resolution is focused on supporting and strengthening mothers in the workforce by closing gender wage gaps, providing paid leave, and ensuring workplace protections.
Would children be better off under this?+9
The resolution emphasizes investments in child tax credits, nutrition programs, and Head Start to combat child hunger and reduce child poverty.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+9
The resolution targets poverty reduction through SNAP benefit enhancements, child tax credit expansions, and minimum wage increases.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Paid Family and Medical Leave: Under section (4)(A)(i)(I), the resolution calls for robust paid family and medical leave plans for all workers. This is positive because it provides paid parental leave regardless of gender and allows leave for family caregiving and medical needs, which can help keep parents from leaving the workforce.
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Childcare and Early Learning Investments: Under section (4)(A)(i)(II)(aa)-(cc), the text proposes investing in the childcare industry with the goal of universal childcare, increasing funding for Head Start and Early Head Start, and paying childcare workers a living wage. This could help make childcare more affordable and accessible for families while supporting workers.
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Nutrition Program Enhancements: Under section (4)(A)(i)(II)(II)(aa)-(bb), the resolution supports boosting SNAP benefits, removing time restrictions and work requirements for SNAP, and increasing funds for school meals. This benefits people by increasing access to nutritious food and helping to combat child hunger.
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Poverty Reduction and Tax Credits: Under section (4)(A)(i)(II)(III)(aa)-(bb), the measure calls for a permanent expansion of the child tax credit and improvements to the earned income tax credit. These steps are designed to improve income security, infant and maternal health, and lift children and families out of poverty.
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Wage Increases and Discrimination Protections: Under section (4)(A)(i)(II)(II)(V) and section (4)(A)(B)(i)-(ii), the bill recommends raising the Federal minimum wage for all workers, ensuring workplace protections for LGBTQ+ mothers through the Equality Act, and reducing wage discrimination through the Paycheck Fairness Act. These points benefit workers by aiming to increase pay and protect against discrimination.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Absence of Negative Provisions: Based strictly on the text provided, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that impose negative consequences, burdens, or penalties on 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+10Good For African Americans+9Good For Children+9Good For Hispanic Americans+9Good For Low Income Households+9Good For Native Americans+9Good For Asian Americans+8Good For L G B T Q Community+8Good For Middle Aged+8Good For Middle Class Households+8Good For Tipped Workers+8Good For Young Adults+8Good For People With Disabilities+7Good For Men+6Good For Union Workers+6Good For White Americans+6Good For Seniors+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Childcare Affordability+9Improves Gender Equality+9Improves Poverty Reduction+9Improves L G B T Q Rights+8Improves Racial Equity+8
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Minimum Wage+8Increases Job Creation+7Improves Economic Growth+6Reduces Middle Class Taxes+6Improves Small Business Support+4Improves Union Protections+4Reduces Small Business Taxes+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Abortion Access+7Improves Healthcare Access+6Increases Medicaid Funding+6Increases Research Funding+4Improves Opioid Crisis Response+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+6
- 9/24/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
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