CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Lois Frankel (D-FL)

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

H.Con.Res. 81 · House resolution Labor and Employment

A Democratic resolution with 140 Democratic cosponsors · See all 140 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 significance of the wage gap between men and women. It highlights disparities in earnings based on race, occupation, and education levels. The text provides various statistics regarding how much women are paid compared to men in different demographics. It also identifies specific dates throughout 2026 that recognize different groups of women. Finally, the resolution aims to recognize the impact of these wage disparities on families and the nation. The resolution concludes by reaffirming a commitment to supporting equal pay and narrowing the gender wage gap.

Yes· 3 of 16

  • Scored +1

    Would people over 65 be better off under this?

    The resolution states that wage gaps impact women's ability to save for retirement and their total Social Security benefits.

  • Scored +1

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    The resolution suggests that narrowing the wage gap would increase family incomes and reduce poverty.

  • Scored +1

    Would middle-income households be better off under this?

    The resolution notes that increased earnings for women would provide more money for rent and mortgage payments.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.