House Concurrent Resolution 122
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to men.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 30, 2020
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
122
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 Latina women in comparison to white, non-Hispanic men and its impact on women, families, the economy, and the country.
The resolution reaffirms its support for ensuring equal pay and closing the gender wage gap.
October 30, 2020
10/30/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
10/30/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:37 PM