Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV)
A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latinas in comparison to White, non-Hispanic men.
A Democratic resolution with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5359)
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- 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 resolution recognizes the significance of equal pay and highlights the wage disparity faced by Latinas compared to White, non-Hispanic men. It notes that Latinas working full-time are paid 60 cents for every dollar paid to White, non-Hispanic men, while the average wage differential for all Latinas with reported earnings is 53 cents for every dollar. The text points out that this pay gap leads to lost earnings over a career, leaving Latinas with less money to support their families and save for the future. It also mentions contributing factors such as workplace harassment, lack of affordable child care, and a lack of paid family and medical leave. Finally, the resolution states that Congress recognizes the wage disparity and reaffirms its support for ensuring equal pay and closing the gender wage gap.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +3
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?
The resolution explicitly recognizes the wage disparity and economic challenges faced by Latinas in the workforce.
- Scored +3
Would women be better off under this?
The resolution highlights the gender wage gap and reaffirms support for ensuring equal pay for women.
- Scored +3
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?
The resolution acknowledges the wage gap and highlights economic disparities faced by Latinas.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Congress reaffirms its support for ensuring equal pay and closing the gender wage gap, which can bring attention to the economic reality and wage disparities faced by Latinas (Resolved clause (2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any sections or provisions that outline negative consequences, burdens, or penalties 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. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The resolution explicitly recognizes the wage disparity and economic challenges faced by Latinas in the workforce. Would women be better off under this? — The resolution highlights the gender wage gap and reaffirms support for ensuring equal pay for women. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The resolution brings awareness to wage disparities and systemic economic challenges affecting low-income Latina workers.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — The resolution reaffirms support for closing the gender wage gap and highlights pay disparities for women. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The resolution acknowledges the wage gap and highlights economic disparities faced by Latinas.
- 11/9/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5359)