S. Con. Res. 12
117th Congress
Senate
A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.
Labor and Employment
Employment discrimination and employee rightsMinority employmentWages and earningsWomen's employment
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2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
Aug 3, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5720)
Aug 3, 2021
Introduced in Senate
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Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5720)
Plain-English 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.
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Committees of jurisdiction
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Cosponsors
18
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Schumer, Charles E.
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Baldwin, Tammy
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Bennet, Michael F.
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Blumenthal, Richard
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Booker, Cory A.
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Duckworth, Tammy
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Durbin, Richard J.
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Gillibrand, Kirsten E.
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Hirono, Mazie K.
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Kaine, Tim
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Klobuchar, Amy
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Murray, Patty
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Ossoff, Jon
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Padilla, Alex
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Smith, Tina
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Van Hollen, Chris
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Warren, Elizabeth
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Wyden, Ron
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Con. Res. 12: A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-SCONRES-12/
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