Education and Workforce Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
The Equal Pay for Equal Work Act establishes the National Equal Pay Enforcement Task Force , an interagency body designed to strengthen the enforcement of equal pay laws. This task force will consist of representatives from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Department of Justice, the Department of Labor, and the Office of Personnel Management. Its primary mission is to enhance compliance and public education regarding equal pay by ensuring better coordination among these federal agencies. The task force aims to identify and limit potential gaps in enforcement efforts across the government. Additionally, it is mandated to investigate specific challenges related to pay inequity, develop actionable recommendations to address these issues, and formulate concrete plans for their implementation.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Equal Pay for Equal Work Act
USA119th CongressHR-10239| House
| Updated: 9/2/2026
The Equal Pay for Equal Work Act establishes the National Equal Pay Enforcement Task Force , an interagency body designed to strengthen the enforcement of equal pay laws. This task force will consist of representatives from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Department of Justice, the Department of Labor, and the Office of Personnel Management. Its primary mission is to enhance compliance and public education regarding equal pay by ensuring better coordination among these federal agencies. The task force aims to identify and limit potential gaps in enforcement efforts across the government. Additionally, it is mandated to investigate specific challenges related to pay inequity, develop actionable recommendations to address these issues, and formulate concrete plans for their implementation.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.