# 119-hres-1003: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that corporations should commit to utilizing the benefits of women in boards of directors and other senior management positions.

119-hres-1003, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that corporations should commit to utilizing the benefits of women in boards of directors and other senior management positions., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8] (D-VA); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-1003
- Congress: 119
- Title: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that corporations should commit to utilizing the benefits of women in boards of directors and other senior management positions.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-01-15
- Sponsor: Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8] (D-VA)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**This resolution would urge U.S. corporations to commit to ever-fuller inclusion of women on boards of directors and in senior management.** It argues that using more of women's talents at the top would strengthen and accelerate sustainable economic growth. - Women: Signals a push for more leadership opportunities for women. It cites that women make up 56% of the labor force but held about 30% of S&P 500 board seats in 2020. - Women of color and Black women: Highlights that women of color have even lower representation at every level and face barriers such as harassment, discrimination, and weak pipeline access. The sources recommend earlier education, better access to information, and exposure to female mentors. - Corporations and investors: Points to studies linking women on executive teams and boards with better financial performance, lower debt, and higher net income growth. It notes a "critical mass" effect when boards average at least 11 members and include about 3 women.

## Related bills

- 119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-5658: Child Care for Every Community Act
- 119-hr-3971: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act
- 119-hr-3069: Medicare for All Act

## Sources
- [119-hres-1003 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/1003)

## Related
- [119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6900)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-5658: Child Care for Every Community Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5658)
- [119-hr-3971: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3971)
- [119-hr-3069: Medicare for All Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3069)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1003 (as of 2026-04-21).