H.Con.Res. 21 — Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity between wages paid to men and women.

H.Con.Res. 21 — Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity between wages paid to men and women. | JustPolicyThe purpose of this resolution is to highlight the ongoing issue of wage disparity between men and women in the United States. It aims to raise awareness about the significant gap in earnings and the negative effects this has on women, families, and the economy as a whole. Key provisions of the resolution include a recognition of existing laws that prohibit wage discrimination based on sex, such as the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Civil Rights Act.