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

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.