Recognizing the Heritage, Culture, and Contributions of Latinas in the United States
This Senate resolution symbolically honors the contributions of nearly 30 million Latinas across all sectors of the US economy and society, from business ownership to public service and science. The document acknowledges their vital role, including their service during the COVID-19 pandemic, while highlighting persistent obstacles like severe pay disparity. It calls for continued investment and action to ensure full equality.
Key points
The Senate officially honors the significant contributions of Latinas to the US economy, culture, and public service, including their role as owners of over 2 million businesses.
Highlighting severe pay inequality: Latinas earn only 57 cents for every dollar paid to White, non-Hispanic men, emphasizing the need for future legislative action.
Call for continued investment in the future of Latinas and the removal of barriers to allow them to realize their full potential as equal members of society.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_SRES_104
Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
Process start date: 2023-03-09