United StatesHouse would recognize disabled women’s pay gaps and support equal pay
The House would acknowledge that disabled women earn less than nondisabled men and reaffirm its commitment to equal pay.
What it does
The House would recognize disabled women’s pay gap with nondisabled men and reaffirm support for equal pay. The resolution would not require employers to raise wages.
Argument forRecognizing disabled women’s pay gaps could give lawmakers a shared starting point for discussing equal pay and barriers to work.
Argument againstBecause the resolution only states the House’s position, workers might see no change in their pay or workplace practices.
More detail
The House would recognize the pay gap and reaffirm its commitment to equal pay and addressing barriers that drive unequal pay. The statement concerns disabled women and pay gaps linked to gender, disability, and race. The resolution expresses the House’s position and does not impose requirements on employers.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 22Submitted in HouseLatest
- Oct 22Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.Introduced
Disability RightsEconomy & Jobs