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Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to White, non-Hispanic men.

USA119th CongressHCONRES-56| House 
| Updated: 10/8/2025
Teresa Leger Fernandez

Teresa Leger Fernandez

Democratic Representative

New Mexico

Cosponsors (33)
Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Pablo Jose Hernández (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Derek Tran (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Luz M. Rivas (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The concurrent resolution acknowledges that, as of 2024, more than 14 million Hispanic women are in the labor force, yet they earn only about 58 cents for every dollar earned by White, non-Hispanic men. It highlights specific challenges faced by Latinas, such as limited access to transportation, childcare, and health care, especially in rural areas where the gap widens to 43 cents. The resolution also points to broader impacts, including lost earnings of over $1.2 million over a 40‑year career and the economic costs to businesses and the nation. By designating October 8, 2025 as Latina Equal Pay Day , the House aims to increase public awareness and encourage data collection on wage disparities. It calls for a multifaceted strategy that addresses both gender and racial injustices, noting that harassment and lack of family-friendly policies further widen the gap. The resolution reaffirms Congress’s commitment to ensuring equal pay and closing the gender wage gap . It serves as a formal statement of support rather than a new law.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HCONRES 116-122
Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to men.

Bill from Previous Congress

HCONRES 116-76
Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to men.

Bill from Previous Congress

HCONRES 117-122
Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to men.

Bill from Previous Congress

HCONRES 117-55
Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to men.

Bill from Previous Congress

HCONRES 118-131
Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to White, non-Hispanic men.

Bill from Previous Congress

HCONRES 118-72
Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to men.
Oct 8, 2025
Submitted in House
Oct 8, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HCONRES 116-122
    Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to men.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HCONRES 116-76
    Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to men.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HCONRES 117-122
    Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to men.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HCONRES 117-55
    Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to men.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HCONRES 118-131
    Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to White, non-Hispanic men.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HCONRES 118-72
    Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to men.


  • October 8, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • October 8, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Labor and Employment

Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to White, non-Hispanic men.

USA119th CongressHCONRES-56| House 
| Updated: 10/8/2025
The concurrent resolution acknowledges that, as of 2024, more than 14 million Hispanic women are in the labor force, yet they earn only about 58 cents for every dollar earned by White, non-Hispanic men. It highlights specific challenges faced by Latinas, such as limited access to transportation, childcare, and health care, especially in rural areas where the gap widens to 43 cents. The resolution also points to broader impacts, including lost earnings of over $1.2 million over a 40‑year career and the economic costs to businesses and the nation. By designating October 8, 2025 as Latina Equal Pay Day , the House aims to increase public awareness and encourage data collection on wage disparities. It calls for a multifaceted strategy that addresses both gender and racial injustices, noting that harassment and lack of family-friendly policies further widen the gap. The resolution reaffirms Congress’s commitment to ensuring equal pay and closing the gender wage gap . It serves as a formal statement of support rather than a new law.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HCONRES 116-122
Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to men.

Bill from Previous Congress

HCONRES 116-76
Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to men.

Bill from Previous Congress

HCONRES 117-122
Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to men.

Bill from Previous Congress

HCONRES 117-55
Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to men.

Bill from Previous Congress

HCONRES 118-131
Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to White, non-Hispanic men.

Bill from Previous Congress

HCONRES 118-72
Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to men.
Oct 8, 2025
Submitted in House
Oct 8, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HCONRES 116-122
    Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to men.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HCONRES 116-76
    Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to men.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HCONRES 117-122
    Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to men.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HCONRES 117-55
    Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to men.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HCONRES 118-131
    Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to White, non-Hispanic men.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HCONRES 118-72
    Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to men.


  • October 8, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • October 8, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Teresa Leger Fernandez

Teresa Leger Fernandez

Democratic Representative

New Mexico

Cosponsors (33)
Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Pablo Jose Hernández (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Derek Tran (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Luz M. Rivas (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

Labor and Employment

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted