HRES 1003 United States House · 119th Congress

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 Last action Jan 15, 2026
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