Bill · S.Res. 901· Senate(119-SRES-901)
A resolution 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 Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5007)
- Sponsored by
- Tammy Duckworth
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This bill is a resolution of the Senate recognizing the need to support and strengthen mothers in the workforce by investing in what it calls the Mom Economy. It points out various economic challenges mothers face, such as wage gaps, high childcare costs, and a lack of paid leave. The text expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States should prioritize investments in the caregiving infrastructure. This includes supporting paid family and medical leave, universal childcare, and early learning programs. Furthermore, the resolution advocates for increasing access to nutritious food, permanently expanding the child tax credit, addressing the maternal mortality crisis, and raising the Federal minimum wage. Finally, it encourages policymakers to focus on working mothers and caregivers in future economic and social safety net policies.
Yes· 3 of 27
Would women be better off under this?+9
The entire resolution is dedicated to supporting mothers and women in the workforce by addressing the gender wage gap, paid leave, and maternal health.
Does this make child care cost less?+9
The resolution calls for universal childcare, increased funding for Head Start, and financial support to guarantee affordable, high-quality childcare.
Would children be better off under this?+8
By expanding child tax credits, reducing child poverty, and increasing school meal funding, the resolution directly benefits children.
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: Section (4)(A)(i)(I) supports robust paid family and medical leave plans for all workers, including paid parental leave and leave for family caregiving and medical needs. This is positive because it helps workers take necessary time off for family and health reasons without losing their jobs or income.
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Childcare and Early Learning Investments: Section (4)(A)(i)(II)(aa) and (bb) increases funding for Head Start, Early Head Start, and other childcare programs to ensure all families have access to affordable, high-quality childcare while paying workers a living wage. This could help parents afford childcare and stay in the workforce.
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Nutrition Assistance: Section (4)(A)(i)(II)(II) boosts benefits and removes barriers like time restrictions and work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), while increasing funds for school meals. This could make it easier for families to access nutritious food and combat child hunger.
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Child Poverty Reduction Tools: Section (4)(A)(i)(II)(III) calls for a permanent expansion of the child tax credit and improvements to the earned income tax credit. This is viewed as positive because it aims to improve income security, infant and maternal health, and lift children and families out of poverty.
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Wage Increases and Anti-Discrimination Measures: Section (4)(A)(i)(II)(V) and Section (4)(A)(B)(ii) raise the Federal minimum wage for all workers and support legislation like the Paycheck Fairness Act to reduce wage discrimination. This could help workers earn more money and address the gender wage gap.
Potential Positive Impacts for People (Continued)
- Paid Menstrual and Menopause Leave: Section (4)(A)(i)(I)(bb) supports paid menstrual leave and remote work accommodations for workers experiencing debilitating menstrual or menopause symptoms. This could positively benefit workers dealing with these specific health symptoms by providing workplace flexibility and paid time off.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no negative impacts explicitly found within the text of this bill, as it is a resolution focused entirely on expressing the sense of the Senate to support and invest in programs that benefit workers, mothers, and families.
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+9Good For Children+8Good For Low Income Households+8Good For African Americans+7Good For Hispanic Americans+7Good For Middle Class Households+7Good For Native Americans+7Good For Tipped Workers+7Good For Young Adults+7Good For Asian Americans+6Good For L G B T Q Community+6Good For Middle Aged+6Good For Students+5Good For Seniors+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Childcare Affordability+9Improves Gender Equality+8Improves Poverty Reduction+8Improves Racial Equity+7Improves L G B T Q Rights+6
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Minimum Wage+8Increases Job Creation+6Reduces Middle Class Taxes+6Improves Economic Growth+5Reduces Small Business Taxes+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+7Increases Medicaid Funding+5
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+5
- 9/24/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5007)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
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Ron WydenDemocrat · Oregon