# [#]This week, we recognized Equal Pay Day – A day that signifies how far into the year a woman has to work in order to earn the same amount as her male counterpart.

In 2023, that’s an extra two-and-a-half months.

American women earn just 84 cents for every dollar earned by men – and these disparities are much greater for LGBTQ folks, mothers, and women of color. For these women, "Equal Pay Day" is even further into the year.

For LGBTQ folks, Equal Pay Day is in June. For African-American women, it’s in July. For mothers, it’s in August. For Latinx women, it’s in October. And for the Native American women (who are the lowest paid women in the country on average) Equal Pay Day isn’t until November!

This is outrageous. It’s time to put an end to the gender pay gap.

Equal pay legislation is on the docket again in Congress this year, which would take big steps forward in the fight to end wage discrimination. I wholeheartedly supported this legislation and helped it pass the House in 2021 – but now, it’s time to finish the job.
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On a personal note, it’s important to me that you know that everyone in my office earns the same amount for the same work. I believe in leading by example – which is why I have made it a point to prioritize wage parity and to offer opportunities for advancement to women.

It is incumbent on all of us to take steps to address the inequities so many women face in the workplace so that we can close the gender pay gap for good.

Thank you for taking action.

All my best,

Scott
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