Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.
This bill recognizes the disparity in wages paid to Black women and its impact on women, families, and the United States. It reaffirms support for ensuring equal pay for equal work and narrowing the gender wage gap. The bill highlights the economic consequences of the wage gap, including lost potential earnings and limited financial opportunities for Black women. It also addresses the compounded discrimination Black women face due to their race and gender, and the broader societal impacts of wage inequality.
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