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.
HRES 1003 is a non-binding resolution expressing the House's support for greater corporate representation of women in leadership. It cites studies showing women make up 56% of the workforce but hold only 30% of S&P 500 board seats, and notes research linking diverse leadership to stronger financial performance. The resolution urges corporations to commit to utilizing women's talents in boards and senior management, emphasizing that a "critical mass" of at least three women on boards yields measurable benefits. It does not create new laws or requirements but serves as a symbolic statement to encourage voluntary corporate action.
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Introduced Jan 15, 2026
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Donald S. Beyer, Jr.
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