Bills · SCONRES 31
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate Concurrent Res.SCONRES 31Labor and Employment
A concurrent resolution recognizing the duty of Congress to meet the needs of working women.
This resolution states that Congress is responsible for ensuring women have equal opportunities at work, including fair pay, safe conditions, and support for caregiving responsibilities.AI-written
INTRO MAR 25· LAST ACTION MAR 25
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tl;dr
AI-writtenDeclares that Congress has a formal duty to protect working women by advocating for equal pay, affordable childcare, paid family leave, and stronger protections against workplace harassment and discrimination.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenWhile this resolution doesn't change any laws immediately, it acts as a blueprint for future legislation. It signals a commitment to passing laws that would require equal pay transparency, provide federal funding for childcare, and protect workers from being fired for taking medical leave. If the goals in this resolution become law, it would represent a major shift in how the U.S. government regulates the workplace and supports families.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Affirms a commitment to equal pay for equal work and pay transparency.
This aims to close the wage gap by making it harder for employers to pay women less than men for the same job.
PROVISION 02
Calls for affordable, high-quality childcare and early education.
High childcare costs often force women to leave the workforce entirely, which impacts their long-term career growth and social security.
PROVISION 03
Commits to protecting federal agencies like the Women’s Bureau and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
These agencies are the primary tools the government uses to investigate workplace discrimination and advocate for female workers.
PROVISION 04
Supports the creation of national standards for paid family and medical leave.
This would allow workers to care for new children or sick relatives without losing their income or their jobs.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 25
Submitted in Senate
MAR 25
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1619)
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Concurrent Resolution
NumberSCONRES 31
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 25, 2026
Last actionMar 25, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 25, 2026
Senate Concurrent Res.SCONRES 31Labor and Employment
A concurrent resolution recognizing the duty of Congress to meet the needs of working women.
This resolution states that Congress is responsible for ensuring women have equal opportunities at work, including fair pay, safe conditions, and support for caregiving responsibilities.AI-written
INTRODUCED MAR 25, 2026· LAST ACTION MAR 25, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
10%
READING
6 min
COSPONSORS
7
COMPLEXITY
Simple
