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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that corporations should commit to utilizing the benefits of women in boards of directors and other senior management positions.

USA119th CongressHRES-1003| House 
| Updated: 1/15/2026
Donald S. Beyer

Donald S. Beyer

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This House Resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that corporations should commit to fully utilizing the talents, skills, and work ethic of women in boards of directors and other senior management positions. It cites various reports indicating that women, particularly women of color, are significantly underrepresented in corporate leadership roles, despite comprising a majority of the labor force. The resolution emphasizes that companies with women on executive teams and boards tend to perform better financially, contributing to important corporate-level outcomes. Studies show that women directors act as leaders, mentors, and symbols of opportunity, inspiring other women to achieve and stay with their corporations. To fully realize these benefits and prevent tokenism , corporations need a critical mass of at least three women on boards. The resolution concludes that promoting the inclusion of women at all levels of corporate management is essential for robust and sustainable economic growth in the United States.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-971
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that corporations should commit to utilizing the benefits of gender diversity in boards of directors and other senior management positions.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-790
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that corporations should commit to utilizing the benefits of gender diversity in boards of directors and other senior management positions.
Jan 15, 2026
Submitted in House
Jan 15, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-971
    Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that corporations should commit to utilizing the benefits of gender diversity in boards of directors and other senior management positions.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-790
    Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that corporations should commit to utilizing the benefits of gender diversity in boards of directors and other senior management positions.


  • January 15, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • January 15, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that corporations should commit to utilizing the benefits of women in boards of directors and other senior management positions.

USA119th CongressHRES-1003| House 
| Updated: 1/15/2026
This House Resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that corporations should commit to fully utilizing the talents, skills, and work ethic of women in boards of directors and other senior management positions. It cites various reports indicating that women, particularly women of color, are significantly underrepresented in corporate leadership roles, despite comprising a majority of the labor force. The resolution emphasizes that companies with women on executive teams and boards tend to perform better financially, contributing to important corporate-level outcomes. Studies show that women directors act as leaders, mentors, and symbols of opportunity, inspiring other women to achieve and stay with their corporations. To fully realize these benefits and prevent tokenism , corporations need a critical mass of at least three women on boards. The resolution concludes that promoting the inclusion of women at all levels of corporate management is essential for robust and sustainable economic growth in the United States.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-971
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that corporations should commit to utilizing the benefits of gender diversity in boards of directors and other senior management positions.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-790
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that corporations should commit to utilizing the benefits of gender diversity in boards of directors and other senior management positions.
Jan 15, 2026
Submitted in House
Jan 15, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-971
    Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that corporations should commit to utilizing the benefits of gender diversity in boards of directors and other senior management positions.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-790
    Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that corporations should commit to utilizing the benefits of gender diversity in boards of directors and other senior management positions.


  • January 15, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • January 15, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Donald S. Beyer

Donald S. Beyer

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Education and Workforce Committee

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