H.Con.Res. 55 · 117th Congress · House

Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to men.

Active· Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Introduced
Oct 21, 21
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Frequently Asked

The basics

Who introduced it, and what's their district or state?
Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic-NM-3).
Is this a Republican bill, a Democratic bill, or bipartisan?
Single-party (Democratic).
When was it introduced?
Introduced on October 21, 2021.

Political context

Is there a companion bill in the other chamber?
No companion bill recorded.

Legislative process

What committee(s) have jurisdiction?
Referred to: Education and Workforce Committee.
Where is it in the legislative process right now?
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Has it been marked up, reported, or scheduled for a floor vote?
No committee markup recorded yet.

Practical actions

How did my representative vote (if there's been a vote)?
See the Votes tab for individual member positions when a roll-call vote is recorded.
How can I contact my member of Congress about it?
Use the U.S. Senate or House contact directory to reach your representative. Sponsor (Teresa Leger Fernandez) profile: https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/L000273.

Executive Summary

This concurrent resolution recognizes the disparity between wages paid to Latina women, and its impact on women, families, and the nation and reaffirms Congress' commitment to supporting equal pay and to narrowing the gender wage gap.