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A concurrent resolution recognizing the duty of Congress to meet the needs of working women.

USA119th CongressSCONRES-31| Senate 
| Updated: 3/25/2026
Mazie K. Hirono

Mazie K. Hirono

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (7)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This concurrent resolution declares Congress's affirmative duty to ensure equal opportunity and economic security for working women, recognizing their indispensable contributions to the nation's economy. It highlights that women, comprising nearly half of the workforce, continue to face significant barriers such as persistent wage disparities, occupational segregation, and workplace discrimination. The resolution also points to recent executive and administrative actions that have disproportionately harmed women by weakening workplace rights and protections, leading to increased unemployment and a widening wage gap for women. To address these challenges, Congress affirms its commitment to achieving economic prosperity for all working women. Key provisions include ensuring equal pay for equal work , promoting pay transparency, and fostering workplaces free from discrimination and harassment. The resolution also advocates for comprehensive and accessible health care, affordable high-quality childcare, paid family and medical leave, and fair labor standards. Furthermore, it commits to restoring and strengthening federal agencies that combat discrimination and reaffirms the right of workers to join unions and bargain collectively, emphasizing that addressing the needs of working women is essential for the prosperity of the United States.
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Timeline
Mar 25, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HCONRES 119-80
Submitted in House
Mar 25, 2026
Submitted in Senate
Mar 25, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1619)
Mar 25, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • March 25, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HCONRES 119-80
    Submitted in House


  • March 25, 2026
    Submitted in Senate


  • March 25, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1619)


  • March 25, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Related Bills

  • HCONRES 119-80: Recognizing the duty of Congress to meet the needs of working women.

A concurrent resolution recognizing the duty of Congress to meet the needs of working women.

USA119th CongressSCONRES-31| Senate 
| Updated: 3/25/2026
This concurrent resolution declares Congress's affirmative duty to ensure equal opportunity and economic security for working women, recognizing their indispensable contributions to the nation's economy. It highlights that women, comprising nearly half of the workforce, continue to face significant barriers such as persistent wage disparities, occupational segregation, and workplace discrimination. The resolution also points to recent executive and administrative actions that have disproportionately harmed women by weakening workplace rights and protections, leading to increased unemployment and a widening wage gap for women. To address these challenges, Congress affirms its commitment to achieving economic prosperity for all working women. Key provisions include ensuring equal pay for equal work , promoting pay transparency, and fostering workplaces free from discrimination and harassment. The resolution also advocates for comprehensive and accessible health care, affordable high-quality childcare, paid family and medical leave, and fair labor standards. Furthermore, it commits to restoring and strengthening federal agencies that combat discrimination and reaffirms the right of workers to join unions and bargain collectively, emphasizing that addressing the needs of working women is essential for the prosperity of the United States.
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Timeline
Mar 25, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HCONRES 119-80
Submitted in House
Mar 25, 2026
Submitted in Senate
Mar 25, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1619)
Mar 25, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • March 25, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HCONRES 119-80
    Submitted in House


  • March 25, 2026
    Submitted in Senate


  • March 25, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1619)


  • March 25, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Mazie K. Hirono

Mazie K. Hirono

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (7)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Related Bills

  • HCONRES 119-80: Recognizing the duty of Congress to meet the needs of working women.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted