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House resolution · H.Res. 170 (119th Congress)

Expressing support for Americas Black workers and affirming the need to pass legislation to reduce inequalities and discrimination in the workforce.

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Feb 27, 2025

Sponsor: Dwight Evans (U.S. Representative, PA-3, Democratic)

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Summary

A non-binding House resolution that would express the House's support for Black workers in the United States and state the need for legislation addressing workplace inequality and discrimination. Its recitals describe the historical role of Black labor in the U.S. economy and assert that the Black unemployment rate is consistently higher than the overall national rate.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Adopted

Committee

House Committee on Education and Workforce · U.S. House of Representatives

Cosponsors

19

Cosponsors listed on Congress.gov, shown A to Z.

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Full history

  1. Feb 27, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  2. Feb 27, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

    U.S. House of Representatives

  3. Feb 27, 2025

    Submitted in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  4. Feb 27, 2025

    In committee

    Submitted in House

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