Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that corporations should commit to utilizing the benefits of women in boards of directors and other senior management positions.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This non-binding House resolution declares that U.S. citizens have a significant stake in sustainable economic growth and that such growth will be strengthened by fuller inclusion of women in the workforce. It calls on U.S. corporations to commit to greater utilization of women's talents in boards of directors and senior management positions.
Who Benefits and How
Women in the corporate workforce benefit from the resolution's advocacy for their increased representation in leadership roles, including board seats and senior management. The broader U.S. economy is framed as a beneficiary, with the resolution arguing that inclusion drives stronger economic growth.
Who Bears the Burden and How
U.S. corporations are called upon to change their leadership composition practices. While non-binding, the resolution signals congressional expectations that companies should actively diversify their boards and senior management, which could require changes to hiring, promotion, and governance practices.
Key Provisions
- Declares U.S. citizens have a stake in robust, sustainable economic growth
- States growth is strengthened by fuller inclusion of women in the workforce at all corporate management levels
- Calls on U.S. corporations to commit to greater utilization of women on boards and in senior management
Evidence Chain:
This summary is generated from the full bill text using AI analysis. Expand "Detailed Analysis" below for identified beneficiaries/burden bearers.
At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that U.S. corporations should commit to fuller inclusion of women in the workforce, on boards of directors, and in senior management positions to strengthen economic growth.
Key Policy Areas
Gender Equity, Corporate Governance, Economic Growth
Primary Purpose
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that U.S. corporations should commit to fuller inclusion of women in the workforce, on boards of directors, and in senior management positions to strengthen economic growth.
Policy Domains
Sense of the House - Women in Corporate Leadership
Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Women in the corporate workforce
- U.S. economy broadly
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Identified Costs
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- U.S. corporations
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMr. Beyer submitted the following resolution; which was referred to …
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Submitted in House
Impact analysis is available but no clear stakeholder effects identified. View clause-level analysis →
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "House of Representatives"
- → Expresses sense that corporations should increase women in leadership
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