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  • H. CON. RES. 21 — Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity between wages paid to men and women.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:728

    H. CON. RES. 21 recognizes the issue of unequal pay between men and women in the United States and its negative impact on women, families, and the economy. The resolution cites studies showing that women, including those who work full-time and year-round, earn significantly less than men,...

    Simple Explanation

    In this bill, they talk about how women and men are not paid the same for doing the same jobs, and it wants everyone to work to make sure women get paid fairly, just like men. It also explains how fixing this can help families have more money and make everyone happier.

  • H. CON. RES. 131 — Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to White, non-Hispanic men.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:292

    H. Con. Res. 131 is a resolution that recognizes the ongoing issue of wage disparity faced by Latina women compared to White, non-Hispanic men in the United States. It highlights how, despite existing legal protections against pay discrimination, Latina women earn significantly less and face...

    Simple Explanation

    This is about a special day called "Latina Equal Pay Day" to remind everyone that Latina women get paid less than White men, even when doing the same work, and it asks people to try harder to make sure everyone is paid fairly.