Bill > HRes484

This Resolution acknowledges the historical and ongoing hardships faced by Black women, stemming from exploitative labor practices, discriminatory economic systems, and systemic inequities in areas like healthcare, housing, and education. It highlights specific disparities, such as income gaps, wealth inequality, limited access to quality healthcare, and disproportionate rates of food insecurity and housing instability. The Resolution champions the Black Women Best (BWB) framework, a policy approach developed by Janelle Jones, the first African-American woman to serve as chief economist at the Department of Labor, which aims to center the lived experiences of Black women in policymaking. It supports the use of policy frameworks like BWB to promote guaranteed income, expand tax credits, improve healthcare access, end policing in schools, and prioritize restorative justice, ultimately advocating for a more inclusive and equitable future for all by addressing the unique challenges faced by Black women.