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This House resolution highlights the ongoing pay disparities experienced by disabled women compared to nondisabled men in the United States, based on recent 2024 data. It points out that disabled women earn substantially less on average, with variations across racial and ethnic groups and types of disabilities. For example, disabled women overall earn about 56 cents for every dollar paid to nondisabled men, and even full-time, year-round disabled women earn only 68 cents on the dollar. The resolution also notes that disabled women veterans and those with higher education still face significant wage gaps. It emphasizes that disabled women are often concentrated in lower-paying jobs and face systemic challenges such as discrimination, inadequate vocational services, and healthcare barriers that limit their employment opportunities and earnings. Additionally, it recognizes that LGBTQI+ disabled individuals may face further employment challenges, though data on this group is limited. The resolution calls on the House to recognize these disparities and reaffirm its commitment to promoting equal pay and addressing the systemic issues that contribute to wage inequities for disabled women. While the resolution itself does not create new laws or funding, it serves as an official acknowledgment of the problem and a statement of intent to support efforts aimed at closing these wage gaps.