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.

United States119th CongressHRES-1003House of Representatives
Updated: Jan 15, 2026

Summary

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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  1. Submitted in House

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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