# 119-sconres-36: A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.

119-sconres-36, A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE] (D-DE); status introduced (as of 2026-07-31).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sconres-36
- Congress: 119
- Title: A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-07-21
- Sponsor: Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE] (D-DE)
- Cosponsors: 46
- Policy area: Labor and Employment
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-07-31

## Summary

**This concurrent resolution would recognize the persistent wage gap affecting Black women** and designate July 21, 2026 as Black Women's Equal Pay Day to spotlight causes and consequences of that gap. - Black women: It cites Census data showing Black women who work full time, year round earn about 65 cents for every dollar paid to white, non-Hispanic men. The resolution also says that, if trends continue, a 40-year career would cost nearly $1.1 million in lost earnings. - Families: It notes more than 69 percent of Black mothers are sole or primary breadwinners, a share far above the roughly 33 percent for white, non-Hispanic mothers, and links lost wages to weaker savings and investment for households. - Workplaces and policy: It ties the gap to lack of affordable childcare, paid leave, and caregiver supports, and to attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. It also highlights workplace sexual harassment data, including that about 37 percent of women report harassment and targets are 6.5 times more likely to change jobs.

## Cosponsors (46)

- Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ] (D-AZ), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] (D-MA), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] (D-VT), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (D-OR), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD] (D-MD), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA] (D-GA), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] (D-WI), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] (D-CO), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] (D-WA), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (D-DE), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] (D-NV), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] (D-IL), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA] (D-PA), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ] (D-AZ), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] (D-NY), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH] (D-NH), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM] (D-NM), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO] (D-CO), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] (D-HI), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME] (I-ME), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-MN), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] (D-NM), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] (D-CT), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] (D-WA), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA] (D-GA), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI] (D-RI), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] (D-NV), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] (I-VT), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] (D-HI), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] (D-NY), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] (D-NH), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI] (D-MI), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN] (D-MN), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA] (D-VA), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026
- 119-s-1503: Equality Act
- 119-s-2150: Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025
- 119-s-2523: John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025
- 119-s-1115: Paycheck Fairness Act
- 119-s-3214: Background Check Expansion Act

## Sources
- [119-sconres-36 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/36)

## Related
- [119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5108)
- [119-s-1503: Equality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1503)
- [119-s-2150: Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2150)
- [119-s-2523: John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2523)
- [119-s-1115: Paycheck Fairness Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1115)
- [119-s-3214: Background Check Expansion Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3214)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sconres-36 (as of 2026-07-31).