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H.J. Res. 251 96th Congress House

A joint resolution to require improvement and expansion of the collection, analysis, and publication of statistical data relating to working women.

Introduced: March 13, 1979 See on congress.gov
Labor and Employment Census and StatisticsLabor statisticsStatisticsWomen executives
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This bill died when the 96th Congress ended
It never became law before the 96th Congress (1979–1980) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Mar 13, 1979
Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Mar 13, 1979
Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.
Mar 13, 1979
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 13, 1979

Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Directs the Department of Commerce, in cooperation with the Department of Labor and the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, to adopt methods for improving and expanding the collection and analysis of labor force characteristics relating to women in all occupations, especially in professional, technical, and managerial positions. Requires the Bureau of Census to provide a statistical breakdown of data relating to the employment of women equal to that provided in the case of men.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.J. Res. 251: A joint resolution to require improvement and expansion of the collection, analysis, and publication of statistical data relating to working women.. 96th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/96-HJRES-251/
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"H.J. Res. 251: A joint resolution to require improvement and expansion of the collection, analysis, and publication of statistical data relating to working women.." 96th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/96-HJRES-251/.
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H.J. Res. 251, 96th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/96-HJRES-251/.
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