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Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity between wages paid to men and women.

Introduced
Mar 26, 2026
Cosponsors
140
Traction
0
Last Action
Mar 26, 2026

Bill Summary

Recognizes the significance of equal pay and acknowledges the wage disparity between men and women. It does not create new laws or policies, but rather serves as a statement of awareness.

Sponsored By

Lois Frankel
Democrat · Florida · House

Bill Journey

  1. Mar 26, 2026
  3. Mar 26, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

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    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

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    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

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    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This resolution affects women in the workforce by acknowledging the existing pay gap, and it may influence future policy decisions related to equal pay for men and women.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
139backers
  • Democratic139
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

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Cosponsors (140)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMoney & Economy
CommitteeCommittee on Education and Workforce
IntroducedMar 26, 2026
Last UpdatedMar 26, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Subjects
  • Economy

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.