Bill · S.Con.Res. 31· Senate(119-SCONRES-31)
A concurrent resolution recognizing the duty of Congress to meet the needs of working women.
- Introduced
- 3/25/2026
- Last activity
- 3/25/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1619)
- Sponsored by
- Mazie Hirono
- Cosponsors
- - 7 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A concurrent resolution is how the Senate and the House 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 highlights various economic and social challenges facing women, including wage disparities and workplace discrimination. The resolution expresses concern over recent executive actions that have reportedly harmed women's workplace rights and economic security. It affirms a commitment to specific goals such as equal pay, affordable childcare, and workplace safety. Additionally, the resolution aims to strengthen federal agencies that protect workers' rights. Finally, it calls for collaborative efforts across different levels of government and employers to help women thrive.
Yes· 3 of 18
Would women be better off under this?+8
The resolution is dedicated to advancing the economic and social needs of working women.
Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?+7
The resolution focuses on advancing rights such as equal pay, pay transparency, and workplace safety for women.
Does this make child care cost less?+6
The resolution affirms a commitment to providing affordable, high-quality childcare and early education.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Commitment to Equal Pay and Transparency: The resolution affirms a commitment to equal pay for equal work and pay transparency (Section 3, A and B), which could benefit women facing wage disparities.
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Improved Workplace Safety and Health: It affirms a commitment to workplace safety standards and regulations designed to protect workers' health (Section 3, D).
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Access to Essential Services: The resolution supports access to comprehensive health care, including reproductive health care (Section 3, E), affordable childcare and early education (Section 3, F), and affordable housing (Section 3, J).
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Support for Family Needs: It affirms a commitment to paid family and medical leave (Section 3, G), paid sick days (Section 3, H), and predictable scheduling (Section 3, I).
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Protection from Harassment and Discrimination: The resolution commits to ensuring all women can work free from violence, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and abuse (Section 4).
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Economic Advancement through Training: It aims to expand access to high-paying jobs by strengthening programs that dismantle occupational segregation (Section 9).
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Strengthening of Worker Protections: The resolution commits to restoring and strengthening Federal agencies like the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (Section 7).
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Improved Minimum Wage Standards: It reaffirms a commitment to raising wages by raising the Federal minimum wage and eliminating tipped and subminimum wages (Section 8).
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Protection of Union Rights: It 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 are listed within the text of the 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+8Good For Union Workers+5Good For African Americans+4Good For Low Income Households+4Good For Children+3Good For Immigrants+3Good For Middle Class Households+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+7Improves Childcare Affordability+6Improves Affordable Housing+4Improves Racial Equity+4Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Union Protections+5Increases Minimum Wage+5Improves Economic Growth+3Increases Job Creation+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Abortion Access+5Improves Healthcare Access+4
- 3/25/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1619)
- 7 Cosponsors added.
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