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Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.

USA119th CongressHCONRES-42| House 
| Updated: 7/10/2025
Alma S. Adams

Alma S. Adams

Democratic Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (75)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)Laura Friedman (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Steny H. Hoyer (Democratic)Gabe Amo (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Maxine Dexter (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Emilia Strong Sykes (Democratic)Glenn Ivey (Democratic)Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Morgan McGarvey (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This concurrent resolution recognizes the significance of Black Women's Equal Pay Day on July 10, 2025, acknowledging the persistent wage gap faced by Black women. Despite existing legislation like the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Black women working full-time, year-round are paid only 66 cents for every dollar paid to White, non-Hispanic men. This disparity means Black women could lose over $1 million in potential earnings over a 40-year career, significantly impacting their ability to support families, save, and invest. The resolution details how this wage gap affects Black women at all academic and professional levels, with over 69 percent of Black mothers serving as primary breadwinners. Factors contributing to the gap include a lack of affordable childcare, paid leave, and other family-friendly workplace policies, as well as dual discrimination based on race and gender. Workplace harassment, which Black women are disproportionately likely to report, also forces many to leave jobs or forgo advancement opportunities, further exacerbating the issue. The resolution emphasizes that eliminating the wage gap would provide Black women with substantial financial benefits, such as funding for education, healthcare premiums, housing, and childcare. It notes that the gap has narrowed by only 5 cents in two decades, underscoring the need for a multifaceted strategy to address these injustices. Ultimately, Congress recognizes the profound impact of this wage disparity on women, families, and the United States, reaffirming its commitment to achieving equal pay for equal work.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HCONRES 116-59
Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Black women in comparison to men.

Bill from Previous Congress

HCONRES 117-108
Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.

Bill from Previous Congress

HCONRES 117-46
Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.

Bill from Previous Congress

HCONRES 118-118
Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.
Jul 10, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

SCONRES 119-16
Introduced in Senate
Jul 10, 2025
Submitted in House
Jul 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HCONRES 116-59
    Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Black women in comparison to men.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HCONRES 117-108
    Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HCONRES 117-46
    Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HCONRES 118-118
    Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.


  • July 10, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SCONRES 119-16
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 10, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • July 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Labor and Employment

Related Bills

  • SCONRES 119-16: A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.

Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.

USA119th CongressHCONRES-42| House 
| Updated: 7/10/2025
This concurrent resolution recognizes the significance of Black Women's Equal Pay Day on July 10, 2025, acknowledging the persistent wage gap faced by Black women. Despite existing legislation like the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Black women working full-time, year-round are paid only 66 cents for every dollar paid to White, non-Hispanic men. This disparity means Black women could lose over $1 million in potential earnings over a 40-year career, significantly impacting their ability to support families, save, and invest. The resolution details how this wage gap affects Black women at all academic and professional levels, with over 69 percent of Black mothers serving as primary breadwinners. Factors contributing to the gap include a lack of affordable childcare, paid leave, and other family-friendly workplace policies, as well as dual discrimination based on race and gender. Workplace harassment, which Black women are disproportionately likely to report, also forces many to leave jobs or forgo advancement opportunities, further exacerbating the issue. The resolution emphasizes that eliminating the wage gap would provide Black women with substantial financial benefits, such as funding for education, healthcare premiums, housing, and childcare. It notes that the gap has narrowed by only 5 cents in two decades, underscoring the need for a multifaceted strategy to address these injustices. Ultimately, Congress recognizes the profound impact of this wage disparity on women, families, and the United States, reaffirming its commitment to achieving equal pay for equal work.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HCONRES 116-59
Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Black women in comparison to men.

Bill from Previous Congress

HCONRES 117-108
Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.

Bill from Previous Congress

HCONRES 117-46
Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.

Bill from Previous Congress

HCONRES 118-118
Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.
Jul 10, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

SCONRES 119-16
Introduced in Senate
Jul 10, 2025
Submitted in House
Jul 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HCONRES 116-59
    Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Black women in comparison to men.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HCONRES 117-108
    Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HCONRES 117-46
    Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HCONRES 118-118
    Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.


  • July 10, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SCONRES 119-16
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 10, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • July 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Alma S. Adams

Alma S. Adams

Democratic Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (75)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)Laura Friedman (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Steny H. Hoyer (Democratic)Gabe Amo (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Maxine Dexter (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Emilia Strong Sykes (Democratic)Glenn Ivey (Democratic)Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Morgan McGarvey (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

Labor and Employment

Related Bills

  • SCONRES 119-16: A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted