Legislative subject term
Women's employment
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75 bills carry this term in the covered Congresses.
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National Prescribed Fire Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 635.
- H.R. 9770 (119th) Jul 22, 2026
Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate.
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A resolution designating March 21, 2026, as "National Women in Agriculture Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1357; text: CR S1382)
- H.R. 7148 (119th) Feb 3, 2026
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-75.
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Supporting the designation of the "International Year of the Woman Farmer" to recognize and honor the critical role of women in agriculture.
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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A resolution supporting the designation of 2026 as the "International Year of the Woman Farmer" to recognize and honor the critical role of women in agriculture.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S397; text: CR S381)
- S. 1071 (119th) Dec 18, 2025
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-60.
- S. 2882 (119th) Oct 9, 2025
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
Motion by Senator Schumer to reconsider, under the order of 10/9/2025, not having voted on the prevailing side, the vote by which the third cloture motion on the motion to proceed to S. 2882 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 557) entered in Senate.
- H.R. 3838 (119th) Sep 30, 2025
Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Received in the Senate.
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Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 140.
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National Prescribed Fire Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Requiring each Member, officer, and employee of the House of Representatives to complete a program of training in workplace rights and responsibilities each session of each Congress, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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A resolution supporting the goals of International Women's Day.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 58.
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A resolution designating March 27, 2025, as "National Women in Agriculture Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2099; text: CR S2099)
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Sgt. Isaac Woodard, Jr. and Sgt. Joseph H. Maddox GI Bill Restoration Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
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Designating March 27, 2025, as "National Women in Agriculture Day".
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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Paycheck Fairness Act
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Women's Retirement Protection Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Women's Retirement Protection Act
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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WISER Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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Dismantle DEI Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Education and Workforce, Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, Financial Services, Energy and Commerce, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Dismantle DEI Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the naming of new or undedicated facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs after women veterans and minority veterans in order to reflect the diversity of all who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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A resolution honoring the service of women in combat roles in the Armed Forces.
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text: CR S232)
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U.S. Citizenship Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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National Prescribed Fire Act of 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 624.
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Dismantle DEI Act of 2024
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 17.
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WISER Act of 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2024
Held at the desk.
- H.R. 9494 (118th) Sep 18, 2024
Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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National Prescribed Fire Act of 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 471.
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 446.
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Dismantle DEI Act of 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the women in the United States who joined the workforce during World War II, providing the aircraft, vehicles, weaponry, ammunition, and other material to win the war and who were referred to as "Rosie the Riveter", in recognition of their contributions to the United States and the inspiration they have provided to ensuing generations.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- H.R. 2882 (118th) Mar 23, 2024
Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-47.
- H.Res. 1102 (118th) Mar 22, 2024
Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2882, with an amendment.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Designating March 21, 2024, as "National Women in Agriculture Day".
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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A resolution designating March 21, 2024, as "National Women in Agriculture Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2478; text: CR S2475)
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Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity between wages paid to men and women.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Businesses Over Activists Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 265.
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Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the naming of new or undedicated facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs after women veterans and minority veterans in order to reflect the diversity of all who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- H.R. 4665 (118th) Oct 3, 2023
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 222.
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Women in Agriculture Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
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Women's Retirement Protection Act
Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 187.
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Women's Retirement Protection Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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SCORE Act of 2023
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-90.
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Pediatricians Accelerate Childhood Therapies Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Recognizing that the United States needs to support and strengthen mothers in the workforce by investing in the Mom Economy.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 144.
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A resolution recognizing that the United States needs to support and empower mothers in the workforce by investing in the Mom Economy.
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S3463)
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Pediatricians Accelerate Childhood Therapies Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Paycheck Fairness Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 134.
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A resolution designating June 12, 2023, as "Women Veterans Appreciation Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2444; text: CR S2367)
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Expressing support for the designation of June 12, 2023, as "Women Veterans Appreciation Day".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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WORKER Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
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Requiring each Member, officer, and employee of the House of Representatives to complete a program of training in workplace rights and responsibilities each session of each Congress, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Perinatal Workforce Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Perinatal Workforce Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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A resolution supporting the goals of International Women's Day.
Star Print ordered on the reported resolution.
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Apprenticeship Hubs Across America Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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A resolution designating March 23, 2023, as "National Women in Agriculture Day".
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1081; text: 03/23/2023 CR S936)
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A resolution recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in the United States.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1081; text: CR S1101-1103)
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Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Sgt. Isaac Woodard, Jr. and Sgt. Joseph H. Maddox GI Bill Restoration Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
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Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2023
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Paycheck Fairness Act
Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity between wages paid to men and women.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Commemorating the life and legacy of labor pioneer Kate Mullany in honor of Women's History Month.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Expressing support for the designation of March 8, 2023, as "National Emily Warner and Women Airline Pilots Day".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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A resolution declaring March 8, 2023, as "National Emily Warner & Women Airline Pilots Day".
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S717)
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Apprenticeship Hubs Across America Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Equal Rights and Access for the Women of South Sudan Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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