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PA HR736
PA HR736Urging the Congress of the United States to pass H. Res. 2048, the Pink Tax Repeal Act, sponsored by Congresswomen Jackie Speier, which would prohibit manufacturers and retailers from inflating the price of products for women over that of similar products for men.
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Introduced
02/24/2020
02/24/2020
In Committee
02/24/2020
02/24/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A Resolution urging the Congress of the United States to pass H. Res. 2048, the Pink Tax Repeal Act, sponsored by Congresswomen Jackie Speier, which would prohibit manufacturers and retailers from inflating the price of products for women over that of similar products for men.
AI Summary
This Resolution urges the United States Congress to pass H. Res. 2048, known as the Pink Tax Repeal Act, which aims to prevent businesses from charging women more for products that are similar to those marketed to men. The "Pink Tax" is the term used to describe this practice of higher pricing for goods typically aimed at women, such as personal care items, clothing, and even services like dry cleaning. Studies, including one by the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs, have shown that women's products often cost more than comparable men's products, leading to significant lifetime financial burdens for women. The resolution, sponsored by Congresswoman Jackie Speier, seeks to eliminate this discriminatory pricing.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (15)
Melissa Shusterman (D)*,
Joe Ciresi (D),
Maria Donatucci (D),
Bob Freeman (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Mary Isaacson (D),
Malcolm Kenyatta (D),
Patty Kim (D),
Stephen Kinsey (D),
Joanna McClinton (D),
Danielle Otten (D),
James Roebuck (D),
Mark Rozzi (D),
Mike Schlossberg (D),
Brian Sims (D),
Last Action
Referred to CONSUMER AFFAIRS (on 02/24/2020)
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