This concurrent resolution recognizes Black Women's Equal Pay Day on July 21, 2026, and acknowledges the significant wage gap between Black women and white, non-Hispanic men in the United States. According to census data cited in the resolution, Black women who work full-time year-round earn only 65 cents for every dollar earned by white, non-Hispanic men, and this disparity persists across all education and professional levels. The resolution outlines how this wage gap affects Black women's ability to support families, save for the future, and participate fully in the economy, noting that at current rates of progress, it would take nearly 200 years for Black women to achieve equal pay. The resolution also identifies contributing factors such as lack of affordable childcare, paid family leave, sexual harassment in the workplace, and restrictions on discussing wages with coworkers. Congress reaffirms its support for equal pay for equal work and commits to narrowing the gender wage gap through multifaceted strategies addressing both racial and gender injustices, though this resolution does not establish any new programs or funding.
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