House Concurrent Resolution 59
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Black women in comparison to men.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Aug 23, 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
59
Congress
116
Policy Area
Labor and Employment
Labor and Employment
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting hiring and composition of the workforce, wages and benefits, labor-management relations; occupational safety, personnel management, unemployment compensation. Measures concerning public-sector employment may fall under Government Operations and Politics policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This concurrent resolution recognizes the disparity in wages paid to Black women and its impact on women, families, and the nation, and reaffirms Congress' support for ensuring equal pay and closing the gender wage gap.
August 23, 2019
08/23/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
08/23/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:50:09 PM