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HCONRES 56119th CongressIn Committee
Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to White, non-Hispanic men.
Introduced: Oct 8, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3] (D-New Mexico)
Civil Rights & JusticeEconomy & TaxesLabor & Employment
Standard Summary
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This resolution recognizes Latina Equal Pay Day, highlights the persistent wage gap between Latinas and White, non-Hispanic men, and reaffirms support for equal pay laws while addressing systemic barriers like childcare access, workplace harassment, and economic consequences.
Key Points
- 1Latinas earn 58 cents (full-time/year-round) and 54 cents (all work arrangements) per dollar paid to White, non-Hispanic men.
- 2Rural Latinas face a wider gap (43 cents) due to limited transportation, childcare, and healthcare access.
- 3Workplace harassment and lack of family-friendly policies exacerbate the wage gap and career instability.
Impact Areas
Latina workersFamilies of LatinasNational economyBusinessesRural communitiesDisabled Latinas
Generated by legislative-analysis-v3 on Oct 10, 2025