Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (21 Jul 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
What this bill does
H.Con.Res. 114 is a concurrent resolution that does not create new law, funding, or enforcement mechanisms. Instead, it formally expresses Congress's recognition of "Black Women's Equal Pay Day" (July 21, 2026) and acknowledges the wage disparity between Black women and white, non-Hispanic men. The resolution cites Census Bureau data showing Black women working full-time, year-round are paid 65 cents for every dollar paid to white, non-Hispanic men, and references existing laws such as the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It also notes related issues, including caregiving responsibilities, workplace harassment, and pay transparency, as contributing factors to the wage gap.
The resolution primarily affects public discourse and congressional record rather than any specific group directly, since it carries no binding legal or regulatory effect. It is intended to draw attention to wage disparities affecting Black women and, by extension, their families and the broader economy. Congress, through this resolution, states its support for equal pay principles and for narrowing the gender wage gap generally.
The bill was introduced on July 21, 2026, by Rep. Alma Adams and numerous cosponsors, and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. As a concurrent resolution, it would require passage by both the House and Senate but does not require the President's signature and would not have the force of law. No further action has occurred beyond introduction.
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Timeline
21 Jul 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 114 do?
- H.Con.Res. 114 is a concurrent resolution that does not create new law, funding, or enforcement mechanisms. Instead, it formally expresses Congress's recognition of "Black Women's Equal Pay Day" (July 21, 2026) and acknowledges the wage disparity between Black women and white, non-Hispanic men. The resolution cites Census Bureau data showing Black women working full-time, year-round are paid 65 cents for every dollar paid to white, non-Hispanic men, and references existing laws such as the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It also notes related issues, including caregiving responsibilities, workplace harassment, and pay transparency, as contributing factors to the wage gap. The resolution primarily affects public discourse and congressional record rather than any specific group directly, since it carries no binding legal or regulatory effect. It is intended to draw attention to wage disparities affecting Black women and, by extension, their families and the broader economy. Congress, through this resolution, states its support for equal pay principles and for narrowing the gender wage gap generally. The bill was introduced on July 21, 2026, by Rep. Alma Adams and numerous cosponsors, and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. As a concurrent resolution, it would require passage by both the House and Senate but does not require the President's signature and would not have the force of law. No further action has occurred beyond introduction.
- Has H.Con.Res. 114 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 114. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 114?
- H.Con.Res. 114 was sponsored by Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12] (D-NC), with 79 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 114?
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. (21 Jul 2026).
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