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.

Sponsor: Donald S. Beyer (Democratic-VA)January 15, 2026

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House encourages corporations to include more women in leadership roles

This resolution would formally express the House of Representatives' opinion that U.S. corporations should commit to using the talents of women in senior management and on boards. It aims to strengthen economic growth by encouraging more opportunities for women in leadership. However, it would not create any new laws or requirements for businesses.

What Would Change

Today, there is no formal statement from the House of Representatives encouraging corporations to include more women in leadership. If this resolution passes, the House would formally express its opinion, recommending that U.S. corporations commit to fully using women's talents in senior management and on boards. However, it would not create any new legal requirements for businesses.

Key Provisions

States the House's opinion that U.S. citizens benefit from strong, lasting economic growth.
States the House's opinion that including more women in all levels of corporate management would make the economy stronger and grow faster.
States the House's opinion that U.S. corporations should commit to fully using the talents, skills, and work ethic of women on their boards and in senior leadership jobs.

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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.

What Would Change

Key Provisions

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