A resolution recognizing that the United States needs to support and empower 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 Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S3463)
What this bill does
This Senate resolution expresses a viewpoint that the United States should support and empower mothers in the workforce by investing in what it terms the "Mom Economy." The resolution calls for prioritizing a "Mom Economy" that invests in caregiving infrastructure to support mothers and sustain the economy. It suggests various policy areas for investment, including paid family and medical leave, universal and affordable childcare, increased access to nutritious food through programs like SNAP, child poverty reduction tools like an expanded child tax credit, investments in maternal health, raising the federal minimum wage, and workplace protections for LGBTQ+ mothers.
The resolution affects mothers, particularly mothers of color, by acknowledging systemic inequalities they face in balancing parenting and work. It also broadly impacts workers and families by suggesting expansions to social safety nets and economic policies. The bill is a resolution, which means it expresses the sense of the Senate and does not have the force of law.
S. Res. 306 was introduced in the Senate on July 20, 2023, and was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. As an introduced resolution, it has not yet been voted on by the committee or the full Senate. If it were to pass the Senate, it would represent the Senate's opinion on the matter.
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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 Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S3463)
Common questions
- What does S.Res. 306 do?
- This Senate resolution expresses a viewpoint that the United States should support and empower mothers in the workforce by investing in what it terms the "Mom Economy." The resolution calls for prioritizing a "Mom Economy" that invests in caregiving infrastructure to support mothers and sustain the economy. It suggests various policy areas for investment, including paid family and medical leave, universal and affordable childcare, increased access to nutritious food through programs like SNAP, child poverty reduction tools like an expanded child tax credit, investments in maternal health, raising the federal minimum wage, and workplace protections for LGBTQ+ mothers. The resolution affects mothers, particularly mothers of color, by acknowledging systemic inequalities they face in balancing parenting and work. It also broadly impacts workers and families by suggesting expansions to social safety nets and economic policies. The bill is a resolution, which means it expresses the sense of the Senate and does not have the force of law. S. Res. 306 was introduced in the Senate on July 20, 2023, and was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. As an introduced resolution, it has not yet been voted on by the committee or the full Senate. If it were to pass the Senate, it would represent the Senate's opinion on the matter.
- Has S.Res. 306 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S.Res. 306. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S.Res. 306?
- S.Res. 306 was sponsored by Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-MN), with 4 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S.Res. 306?
- Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S3463) (20 Jul 2023).
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