This concurrent resolution recognizes Black Women's Equal Pay Day on July 9, 2024, and calls attention to the significant wage gap between Black women and white, non-Hispanic men in the United States. According to the resolution, Black women working full time earn only 69 cents for every dollar paid to white, non-Hispanic men, and at the current rate of progress, it would take over 100 years to achieve equal pay. The resolution notes that this wage disparity costs the average Black woman nearly $885,000 in lost earnings over a 40-year career and has broader economic consequences for families and the overall economy. Congress uses this resolution to recognize the problem and reaffirm its support for equal pay for equal work, while acknowledging that addressing the issue requires a comprehensive strategy that tackles both gender and racial injustice. The resolution does not create new law, impose regulations, or allocate funding, but instead serves as a formal statement of congressional recognition and commitment on the issue.
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