Search Results: keywords:"congress commitment"

  • H. CON. RES. 97 — Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity between wages paid to men and women.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:849

    H. CON. RES. 97 highlights the importance of addressing the wage gap between men and women in the United States. It points out that women, on average, earn less than men, and the gap is even wider for women of color and those with disabilities. The resolution emphasizes that closing this gap...

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    This paper from Congress talks about how it's important for men and women to get paid the same amount for the same work, which isn't happening right now. They especially want to help women who are from different backgrounds or who have disabilities earn more money too.

  • S. CON. RES. 37 — Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:175

    S. CON. RES. 37 acknowledges the persistent wage disparities between Black women and White, non-Hispanic men and recognizes the broader economic impact of this inequality. The resolution highlights the significance of Black Women's Equal Pay Day, emphasizing that Black women...

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    S. CON. RES. 37 is about making sure that Black women get paid the same as everyone else for doing the same job because right now they often earn less than white men. Congress wants to remind everyone that it's important to treat everyone fairly, but the plan doesn't say exactly how to fix this problem.

  • H. RES. 1589 — Advancing racial justice and the global rights of people of African descent in the next decade.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:405

    H. RES. 1589 seeks to advance racial justice and support the rights of people of African descent globally. The resolution acknowledges the approaching end of the United Nations' decade-long initiative focused on this cause, and it emphasizes the need for continued effort into...

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    The resolution says that people should work together around the world to make life fairer and better for people of African descent, by tackling problems like unfairness in justice and education. It also wants the United States to help stop racism everywhere, so everyone can have a happy and equal life.