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Expressing support for Americas Black workers and affirming the need to pass legislation to reduce inequalities and discrimination in the workforce.

USA119th CongressHRES-170| House 
| Updated: 2/27/2025
Dwight Evans

Dwight Evans

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (19)
Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Glenn Ivey (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution recognizes the historical and contemporary importance of the Black workforce to American prosperity, while highlighting persistent inequalities such as higher unemployment rates, lower median weekly earnings, and a greater likelihood of workplace injuries and discrimination. It notes that Black women are disproportionately affected by these issues, experiencing a significant wage gap and higher unemployment rates. The House of Representatives expresses support for efforts to reduce these inequalities , including closing the wage and unemployment gaps and improving access to job training and educational opportunities. It affirms the right of all American workers to fair wages, safe working conditions, and collective bargaining. The resolution specifically endorses the passage of key legislation like the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act , the National Apprenticeship Act , and the Raise the Wage Act , emphasizing that improving economic opportunity for Black workers is essential for both individual and national well-being.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-182
Expressing support for America's Black workers and affirming the need to pass legislation to reduce inequalities and discrimination in the workforce.
Feb 27, 2025
Submitted in House
Feb 27, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-182
    Expressing support for America's Black workers and affirming the need to pass legislation to reduce inequalities and discrimination in the workforce.


  • February 27, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • February 27, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Labor and Employment

Expressing support for Americas Black workers and affirming the need to pass legislation to reduce inequalities and discrimination in the workforce.

USA119th CongressHRES-170| House 
| Updated: 2/27/2025
This resolution recognizes the historical and contemporary importance of the Black workforce to American prosperity, while highlighting persistent inequalities such as higher unemployment rates, lower median weekly earnings, and a greater likelihood of workplace injuries and discrimination. It notes that Black women are disproportionately affected by these issues, experiencing a significant wage gap and higher unemployment rates. The House of Representatives expresses support for efforts to reduce these inequalities , including closing the wage and unemployment gaps and improving access to job training and educational opportunities. It affirms the right of all American workers to fair wages, safe working conditions, and collective bargaining. The resolution specifically endorses the passage of key legislation like the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act , the National Apprenticeship Act , and the Raise the Wage Act , emphasizing that improving economic opportunity for Black workers is essential for both individual and national well-being.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-182
Expressing support for America's Black workers and affirming the need to pass legislation to reduce inequalities and discrimination in the workforce.
Feb 27, 2025
Submitted in House
Feb 27, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-182
    Expressing support for America's Black workers and affirming the need to pass legislation to reduce inequalities and discrimination in the workforce.


  • February 27, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • February 27, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Dwight Evans

Dwight Evans

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (19)
Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Glenn Ivey (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

Labor and Employment

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