House Concurrent Resolution 29
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Expressing the sense of Congress that female athletes be paid the same as their male counterparts and organizers of world-class competitions actively take part in combating the wage gap.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 2, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Concurrent Resolution
Concurrent Resolution
A form of legislative measure used for the regulation of business within both chambers of Congress, not for proposing changes in law. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Con.Res. or S.Con.Res. Joint resolutions and simple resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
29
Congress
116
Policy Area
Sports and Recreation
Sports and Recreation
Primary focus of measure is youth, amateur, and professional athletics; outdoor recreation; sports and recreation facilities. Measures concerning recreation areas may fall under Public Lands and Natural Resources policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This resolution expresses the sense of Congress that female athletes should be paid the same as their male counterparts and that organizers of world-class competitions should actively take part in combating the wage gap.
April 2, 2019
04/02/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
04/02/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 6:47:24 PM