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A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.

USA119th CongressSCONRES-16| Senate 
| Updated: 7/10/2025
Lisa Blunt Rochester

Lisa Blunt Rochester

Democratic Senator

Delaware

Cosponsors (32)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Jon Ossoff (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)John Fetterman (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This concurrent resolution acknowledges the persistent and significant wage gap faced by Black women in the United States, particularly in observance of Black Women's Equal Pay Day on July 10, 2025. It highlights that Black women working full time and year-round are paid only 66 cents for every dollar paid to White, non-Hispanic men, a disparity that widens to 64 cents when part-time workers are included. This resolution underscores that, at current rates, Black women may wait over 200 years to achieve pay equity. The resolution details the profound economic consequences of this wage gap, estimating that the average Black woman could lose nearly $1,019,200 in potential earnings over a 40-year career. These lost wages hinder Black women's ability to support their families, save for the future, and invest, negatively impacting the broader economy. It notes that Black women, often primary breadwinners, face dual discrimination based on both race and gender, which contributes to this disparity, alongside factors like lack of access to affordable childcare and family-friendly workplace policies. Despite existing legislation like the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibit compensation discrimination, the wage gap for Black women has narrowed by only 5 cents in the last two decades. The resolution also points to workplace harassment and employer prohibitions on discussing wages as contributing factors to pay discrimination. Ultimately, Congress recognizes the disparity in wages paid to Black women and its impact on individuals, families, and the nation, reaffirming its support for ensuring equal pay for equal work and narrowing the gender wage gap.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SCONRES 117-48
A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men as compared to wages paid to Black women.

Bill from Previous Congress

SCONRES 117-12
A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.

Bill from Previous Congress

SCONRES 118-37
A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.

Bill from Previous Congress

SCONRES 118-21
A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to men.
Jul 10, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HCONRES 119-42
Submitted in House
Jul 10, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 10, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4320)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SCONRES 117-48
    A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men as compared to wages paid to Black women.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SCONRES 117-12
    A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SCONRES 118-37
    A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SCONRES 118-21
    A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to men.


  • July 10, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HCONRES 119-42
    Submitted in House


  • July 10, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 10, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4320)

Labor and Employment

Related Bills

  • HCONRES 119-42: Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.

A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.

USA119th CongressSCONRES-16| Senate 
| Updated: 7/10/2025
This concurrent resolution acknowledges the persistent and significant wage gap faced by Black women in the United States, particularly in observance of Black Women's Equal Pay Day on July 10, 2025. It highlights that Black women working full time and year-round are paid only 66 cents for every dollar paid to White, non-Hispanic men, a disparity that widens to 64 cents when part-time workers are included. This resolution underscores that, at current rates, Black women may wait over 200 years to achieve pay equity. The resolution details the profound economic consequences of this wage gap, estimating that the average Black woman could lose nearly $1,019,200 in potential earnings over a 40-year career. These lost wages hinder Black women's ability to support their families, save for the future, and invest, negatively impacting the broader economy. It notes that Black women, often primary breadwinners, face dual discrimination based on both race and gender, which contributes to this disparity, alongside factors like lack of access to affordable childcare and family-friendly workplace policies. Despite existing legislation like the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibit compensation discrimination, the wage gap for Black women has narrowed by only 5 cents in the last two decades. The resolution also points to workplace harassment and employer prohibitions on discussing wages as contributing factors to pay discrimination. Ultimately, Congress recognizes the disparity in wages paid to Black women and its impact on individuals, families, and the nation, reaffirming its support for ensuring equal pay for equal work and narrowing the gender wage gap.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

SCONRES 117-48
A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men as compared to wages paid to Black women.

Bill from Previous Congress

SCONRES 117-12
A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.

Bill from Previous Congress

SCONRES 118-37
A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.

Bill from Previous Congress

SCONRES 118-21
A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to men.
Jul 10, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HCONRES 119-42
Submitted in House
Jul 10, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 10, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4320)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SCONRES 117-48
    A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men as compared to wages paid to Black women.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SCONRES 117-12
    A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SCONRES 118-37
    A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SCONRES 118-21
    A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to men.


  • July 10, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HCONRES 119-42
    Submitted in House


  • July 10, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 10, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4320)
Lisa Blunt Rochester

Lisa Blunt Rochester

Democratic Senator

Delaware

Cosponsors (32)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Jon Ossoff (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)John Fetterman (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Labor and Employment

Related Bills

  • HCONRES 119-42: Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted