CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Alma Adams (D-NC)

Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.

H.Con.Res. 42 · House resolution Labor and Employment

A Democratic resolution with 75 Democratic cosponsors · See all 75 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A concurrent resolution is how the House and the Senate settle something they do together, such as a budget plan or a joint session. It is adopted once both chambers agree to it, and that puts it into effect; it is not a law, so it does not go to the President.

What this bill would do

This concurrent resolution recognizes the wage disparity between Black women and White, non-Hispanic men. It highlights that Black women working full-time, year-round earn 66 cents for every dollar paid to White, non-Hispanic men. The text notes that this gap affects earnings across all levels of academic achievement and professional positions. It further addresses how workplace issues like sexual harassment and lack of family-friendly policies contribute to this gap. Finally, the resolution aims to recognize the impact of this disparity on families and the economy. The House of Representatives resolves to recognize this disparity and reaffirm support for equal pay for equal work.

Yes· 3 of 12

  • Scored +5

    Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?

    The resolution specifically targets the wage disparity faced by Black women to promote racial and gender equity.

  • Scored +5

    Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?

    The resolution advocates for closing the gender wage gap and addressing workplace sexual harassment.

  • Scored +5

    Would Black Americans be better off under this?

    The resolution specifically highlights the economic challenges and wage disparities faced by Black women.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.