Paycheck Fairness Act

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Paycheck Fairness Act in a 217-210 bipartisan vote on April 15th.  As the legislation heads to the U.S. Senate, supporters need to double-down on their efforts to get this critical law across the finish line.

As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on causing record unemployment and housing crises, women and the families who depend on their income are disproportionately bearing the brunt. And the compounding injustices of sexism and racism are exacerbating these issues by widening the already yawning gender pay gap. This is unacceptable, and it is past time for Congress to act to stop it.

Interested in moving this legislation along? AAUW has a Paycheck Fairness Activist Toolkit on its website.

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