119-HRES-829 Journalist Public Summary

Public Summary — 119-HRES-829

Headline Summary: A House resolution to formally acknowledge the pay gap for disabled women and signal support for equal pay; it’s symbolic (not a law change) and is now in committee. [1]Congress.gov — All Information (Except Text) for H.Res.829 — 119th Congress (20…[2]GovInfo (U.S. GPO) — Congressional Bills: Simple Resolutions (GPO Help)

What It Does: This simple resolution recognizes the significance of equal pay and the pay disparity between disabled women and both disabled and nondisabled men. It does not create programs or penalties; as a simple House resolution, it expresses the chamber’s view rather than changing law. [1]Congress.gov — All Information (Except Text) for H.Res.829 — 119th Congress (20…[3]U.S. House of Representatives — Bills & Resolutions — The House Explained

Why it matters: Advocacy analyses using Census-based data estimate that disabled women earn about 56 cents for every dollar paid to nondisabled men when all workers are counted, and roughly 68 cents among full-time, year‑round workers—gaps that affect families’ budgets and long‑term wealth. [4]National Women’s Law Center — Disabled Women Deserve Equal Pay and More (Factsh…[5]Equal Pay Today — Disabled Women’s Equal Pay Day (2025)

• Sponsor: Rep. Sheila Cherfilus‑McCormick (D‑FL). [1]Congress.gov — All Information (Except Text) for H.Res.829 — 119th Congress (20…
• Original cosponsors: Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D‑MA), Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D‑DC), Rep. Lateefah Simon (D‑CA). [6]Congress.gov — Cosponsors — H.Res.829 (119th Congress)
• Supportive advocates cite wide, well‑documented pay gaps for disabled women and argue that congressional recognition helps keep the issue on the agenda. [4]National Women’s Law Center — Disabled Women Deserve Equal Pay and More (Factsh…

Who’s Against It: No formal opposition statements or votes are recorded as of October 28, 2025. [1]Congress.gov — All Information (Except Text) for H.Res.829 — 119th Congress (20…

What’s Next: The resolution was referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce on October 24, 2025. If committee and House leaders choose to bring it to the floor and it is adopted, it would express the House’s position; it would not go to the Senate or the President and would not have the force of law. [1]Congress.gov — All Information (Except Text) for H.Res.829 — 119th Congress (20…[2]GovInfo (U.S. GPO) — Congressional Bills: Simple Resolutions (GPO Help)