Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL)
Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the pay disparity between disabled women and both disabled and nondisabled men.
A Democratic resolution with 5 Democratic cosponsors · See all 5 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.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution recognizes the significance of equal pay and highlights the wage gap between disabled women and both disabled and nondisabled men. It points out that disabled women overall earn significantly less than nondisabled men, with even larger gaps for disabled women of color and those with specific types of disabilities. The text notes that systemic barriers like discrimination and public benefits work disincentives contribute to these lower wages and occupational segregation. It also mentions that LGBTQI+ disabled people face additional barriers and that more inclusive data is needed. Finally, the House of Representatives resolves to recognize this pay disparity and reaffirms its commitment to supporting equal pay and addressing these systemic barriers.
Yes· 3 of 16
- Scored +4
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
Directly addresses pay disparities, segregated workplaces, and systemic barriers impacting disabled workers.
- Scored +4
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?
The resolution formally highlights the significant wage disparities and systemic barriers faced by disabled workers.
- Scored +3
Would women be better off under this?
Focuses on recognizing and addressing the wage disparities and systemic barriers affecting disabled women.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- The House of Representatives reaffirms its commitment to supporting equal pay for disabled women, narrowing wage gaps, and addressing systemic barriers as stated in the final resolved clause. This could be considered positive because it shows our elected officials officially acknowledging the problem and committing to fix the inequities that shortchange hardworking people.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections, provisions, or negative consequences identified that would burden individuals or groups. The text is strictly a resolution recognizing existing data on pay disparities and stating a commitment to address them, without enacting any laws, taxes, or mandates that create negative impacts.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — Directly addresses pay disparities, segregated workplaces, and systemic barriers impacting disabled workers. Would women be better off under this? — Focuses on recognizing and addressing the wage disparities and systemic barriers affecting disabled women. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — Highlights specific wage gaps experienced by disabled Black women. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — Highlights specific wage gaps experienced by disabled Asian American and NHPI women. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — Highlights specific wage gaps experienced by disabled Latinas. Would LGBTQ people be better off under this? — Acknowledges the distinct employment barriers faced by LGBTQI+ disabled individuals. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Brings awareness to low-income realities for institutionalized and low-earning disabled workers. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — Highlights specific wage gaps experienced by disabled American Indian and Alaska Native women. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Brings attention to the wage gap experienced by disabled women veterans. Would white Americans be better off under this? — Highlights specific wage gaps experienced by disabled White women.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The resolution formally highlights the significant wage disparities and systemic barriers faced by disabled workers. Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — The resolution recognizes the gender wage gap impacting disabled women and commits to addressing systemic barriers. Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people? — The resolution acknowledges the additional employment barriers faced by LGBTQI+ disabled people. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The resolution highlights wage disparities affecting disabled women of color. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — By recognizing wage gaps, it brings attention to economic hardships faced by disabled women.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The resolution notes the specific wage gap affecting disabled women veterans.
- 11/19/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 10/24/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
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