Recognizing that the United States needs to support and strengthen mothers in the workforce by investing in the Mom Economy.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (20 Jul 2023): Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
What this bill does
This resolution, H.Res. 605, expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should support mothers in the workforce by investing in what it terms the "Mom Economy." It highlights that mothers are essential to the economy and face systemic inequalities, including wage gaps and disproportionate caregiving responsibilities.
The resolution suggests specific areas for investment to strengthen support for working mothers. These include expanding paid family and medical leave, providing universal and affordable childcare, increasing access to nutritious food through programs like SNAP, and implementing child poverty reduction tools such as child tax credits and earned income tax credits. It also calls for addressing the maternal mortality crisis, raising the federal minimum wage, and enacting protections for LGBTQ+ mothers and against wage discrimination.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 20, 2023, by Representative Grace Meng. It has been referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. As a resolution, it expresses the opinion of the House but does not carry the force of law.
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Official summary
This resolution express support for policies and infrastructure to adequately support mothers in the workforce.
Timeline
20 Jul 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 605 do?
- This resolution, H.Res. 605, expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should support mothers in the workforce by investing in what it terms the "Mom Economy." It highlights that mothers are essential to the economy and face systemic inequalities, including wage gaps and disproportionate caregiving responsibilities. The resolution suggests specific areas for investment to strengthen support for working mothers. These include expanding paid family and medical leave, providing universal and affordable childcare, increasing access to nutritious food through programs like SNAP, and implementing child poverty reduction tools such as child tax credits and earned income tax credits. It also calls for addressing the maternal mortality crisis, raising the federal minimum wage, and enacting protections for LGBTQ+ mothers and against wage discrimination. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 20, 2023, by Representative Grace Meng. It has been referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. As a resolution, it expresses the opinion of the House but does not carry the force of law.
- Has H.Res. 605 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Res. 605. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 605?
- H.Res. 605 was sponsored by Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6] (D-NY), with 18 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 605?
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. (20 Jul 2023).
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