# 119-hconres-56: Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to White, non-Hispanic men.

119-hconres-56, Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to White, non-Hispanic men., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3] (D-NM); status introduced (as of 2026-10-16).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hconres-56
- Congress: 119
- Title: Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to White, non-Hispanic men.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-10-08
- Sponsor: Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3] (D-NM)
- Cosponsors: 33
- Policy area: Labor and Employment
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-16

## Summary

**Closing the Latina wage gap** and calling public attention to how much less Latinas earn compared with White, non-Hispanic men. This resolution would designate October 8, 2025 as Latina Equal Pay Day and formally recognize the documented pay disparities, including that Latinas working full time, year round earn 58 cents for every dollar paid to White, non-Hispanic men. - Families. Lost wages limit resources for household support, savings, investment, and spending and the National Women's Law Center notes Latinas collectively lose over $1.2 million in potential earnings over a 40-year career. - Latina workers. The resolution highlights that the average wage gap for all Latinas is 54 cents per dollar and that the disparity spans sectors and education levels. - Rural Latinas. Women in rural communities are paid about 43 cents for every dollar paid to White, non-Hispanic men, with barriers like limited transportation, childcare, and health care cited as contributing factors. - Disabled Latinas. An analysis shows disabled Latinas earn about 44 cents per dollar compared with White, non-Hispanic, nondisabled men. - Low-wage women and workplace safety. In 2024 more than 61 percent of workers paid the minimum wage or less were women, and the resolution notes harassment drives people out of jobs since targets are 6.5 times as likely to change jobs. - Employers and the economy. The resolution states that underpaying Latina workers harms businesses and the broader economy and calls for a multifaceted strategy to address gender and racial injustices.

## Cosponsors (33)

- Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] (D-CA), 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20] (D-TX), 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6] (D-OR), 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29] (D-TX), 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37] (D-TX), 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38] (D-CA), 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4] (D-IL), 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52] (D-CA), 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14] (D-FL), 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21] (D-CA), 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16] (D-TX), 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] (D-OR), 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13] (D-NY), 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28] (D-CA), 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24] (D-CA), 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5] (D-MO), 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3] (D-CT), 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25] (D-CA), 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3] (D-IL), 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12] (D-MI), 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12] (D-NC), 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rivas, Luz M. [D-CA-29] (D-CA), 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46] (D-CA), 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7] (D-NY), 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gonzalez, Vicente [D-TX-34] (D-TX), 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35] (D-CA), 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4] (D-WI), 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tran, Derek [D-CA-45] (D-CA), 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1] (D-OH), 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30] (D-TX), 2025-10-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rescom. Hernández, Pablo Jose [D-PR-At Large] (D-PR), 2025-10-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7] (D-IN), 2025-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-15: Equality Act
- 119-hr-1589: American Dream and Promise Act of 2025
- 119-hr-2763: American Family Act
- 119-hr-17: Paycheck Fairness Act
- 119-hr-1810: Safe Schools Improvement Act

## Sources
- [119-hconres-56 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/56)

## Related
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-15: Equality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-15)
- [119-hr-1589: American Dream and Promise Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1589)
- [119-hr-2763: American Family Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2763)
- [119-hr-17: Paycheck Fairness Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-17)
- [119-hr-1810: Safe Schools Improvement Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1810)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hconres-56 (as of 2026-10-16).