Senate concurrent resolution · S.Con.Res. 16 (119th Congress)
A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.
U.S. Senate
Sponsor: Lisa Blunt Rochester (U.S. Senator for Delaware, Democratic)
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Summary
A non-binding concurrent resolution, the Senate companion to a House measure, stating that Congress recognizes the significance of equal pay and the existence of a wage disparity between men and Black women. It references the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Adopted
Committee
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions · U.S. Senate
Cosponsors
32
Cosponsors listed on Congress.gov, shown A to Z.
- Democratic31
- Other1
This bill has cosponsors from more than one party.
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- Adam B. Schiff
- Alex Padilla
- Amy Klobuchar
- Angela D. Alsobrooks
- Ben Ray Luján
- Bernard Sanders
- Catherine Cortez Masto
- Charles E. Schumer
- Chris Van Hollen
- Christopher A. Coons
- Cory A. Booker
- Edward J. Markey
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Related bills
- H.Con.Res. 42Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.Identical bill
- H.Con.Res. 114Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.Related bill
- S.Con.Res. 36A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.Related bill
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Full history
- Jul 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. Senate
U.S. Senate
- Jul 10, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4320)
- Jul 10, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4320)
- Jul 10, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4320)
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