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.
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.