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HCONRES 131118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to White, non-Hispanic men.

Policy Area: Labor and Employment
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Jul 21, 2025
Latest Action Date
Sep 25, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

House Concurrent Resolution 131, introduced in the 118th Congress, recognizes the significance of equal pay and highlights the wage disparity faced by Latina women compared to White, non-Hispanic men. The resolution aims to acknowledge this issue within the policy area of Labor and Employment. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce but ultimately failed or expired without further legislative action. There is no official summary or full text available for detailed provisions.

Bottom Line

H.Con.Res.131 formally acknowledges wage disparities affecting Latina women but did not advance beyond committee referral and has expired.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The resolution focuses on the issue of equal pay and wage disparities specifically affecting Latina women compared to White, non-Hispanic men.
  • It was introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce for consideration.
  • The bill did not progress further and is currently classified as failed or expired.
Who Benefits?

['Latina women in the workforce', 'Advocacy groups focused on pay equity and labor rights', 'Labor and employment policy stakeholders']

Potential Concerns

['No legislative authority or enforcement mechanisms are detailed due to lack of full bill text.', 'Implementation considerations cannot be assessed without specific provisions.', 'Potential costs or funding requirements are not specified.']

Political Context

The resolution was introduced in the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, a committee with jurisdiction over labor and employment issues. The bill did not advance beyond referral and is listed as failed or expired. No further legislative actions or debates are recorded.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 1

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Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['Raising awareness of wage disparities for Latina women may influence future legislative or policy initiatives on pay equity.', 'The resolution could contribute to public discourse on labor and employment equity issues.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

Due to the absence of full bill text and an official summary, transparency regarding the specific measures or recommendations within the resolution is limited. The bill's failure to advance past committee referral further restricts insight into legislative intent or potential implementation strategies.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 85%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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