DelawareDelaware lawmakers recognize July 10, 2025, as Black Women’s Equal Pay Day
Delaware lawmakers marked July 10, 2025, to draw attention to Black women’s lower pay and encouraged residents to support fair pay.
What it does
Delaware lawmakers recognized July 10, 2025, as Black Women’s Equal Pay Day to call attention to the pay gap Black women face.
Lawmakers encouraged all Delaware residents to honor Black women’s contributions and support efforts to close the pay gap. Taking part is voluntary.
Argument forStatewide recognition could help more residents notice the pay gap Black women face and support efforts to close it.
Argument againstBecause residents are only encouraged to act, the resolution may do little by itself to close Black women’s pay gap.
More detail
Delaware lawmakers recognized the day as Black Women’s Equal Pay Day. The recognition is statewide and calls attention to the pay gap Black women face. The named day is July 10, 2025.
Lawmakers encouraged residents to honor Black women’s contributions and support efforts to close the pay gap. The invitation is for all Delaware residents. Taking part is voluntary.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Jun 10Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 10Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENTPassed 1st Chamber
- Jun 10Introduced in SenateIntroduced
- Jun 10Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
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