Search Results: keywords:"economic inequality"

  • S. 5420 — To amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 by requiring a distribution analysis of a bill or resolution under certain circumstances, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,226

    S. 5420, titled the “Fiscal Analysis by Income and Race Scoring Act” or the “FAIR Act,” seeks to amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974. The bill mandates a distribution analysis by income and race for any proposed law or resolution with a...

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    The FAIR Act is like a special rule that asks for a careful look at how some big money decisions by the government affect different people, like how much money they have by race or income. It’s like making sure everyone is treated fairly when new rules about money are made.

  • 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. R. 6779 — To end unemployment payments to jobless millionaires.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:273

    H. R. 6779 aims to stop unemployment payments from being given to individuals who have a yearly income of $1,000,000 or more. Under this bill, any application for unemployment must include a certification process where applicants confirm they do not have an income over this...

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    H. R. 6779 wants to stop giving unemployment money to people who make a million dollars a year or more, and it will check to make sure they're telling the truth about how much money they have.