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HCONRES56119th Congress

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

Sponsored By: Representative Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3]

Introduced

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.

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  • 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.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3]

NM • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 10/8/2025

  • Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20]

    TX • D

    Sponsored 10/8/2025

  • Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6]

    OR • D

    Sponsored 10/8/2025

  • Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29]

    TX • D

    Sponsored 10/8/2025

  • Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37]

    TX • D

    Sponsored 10/8/2025

  • Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 10/8/2025

  • Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 10/8/2025

  • Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 10/8/2025

  • Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14]

    FL • D

    Sponsored 10/8/2025

  • Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 10/8/2025

  • Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16]

    TX • D

    Sponsored 10/8/2025

  • Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

    DC • D

    Sponsored 10/8/2025

  • Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]

    OR • D

    Sponsored 10/8/2025

  • Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 10/8/2025

  • Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 10/8/2025

  • Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 10/8/2025

  • Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5]

    MO • D

    Sponsored 10/8/2025

  • Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]

    CT • D

    Sponsored 10/8/2025

  • Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 10/8/2025

  • Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 10/8/2025

  • Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]

    MI • D

    Sponsored 10/8/2025

  • Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]

    NC • D

    Sponsored 10/8/2025

  • Rep. Rivas, Luz M. [D-CA-29]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 10/8/2025

  • Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 10/8/2025

  • Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 10/8/2025

  • Rep. Gonzalez, Vicente [D-TX-34]

    TX • D

    Sponsored 10/8/2025

  • Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 10/8/2025

  • Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]

    WI • D

    Sponsored 10/8/2025

  • Rep. Tran, Derek [D-CA-45]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 10/8/2025

  • Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1]

    OH • D

    Sponsored 10/8/2025

  • Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30]

    TX • D

    Sponsored 10/10/2025

  • Rescom. Hernández, Pablo Jose [D-PR-At Large]

    PR • D

    Sponsored 10/10/2025

  • Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7]

    IN • D

    Sponsored 10/21/2025

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