As we move closer to equal pay for equal work, we must not forget that for Latinas and other women of color, the wage gap is the most dramatic—hindering our economy and leaving millions of working families behind.
Author: Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez is currently serving as representative for New York's 7th Congressional District. In the 117th Congress, she is the chairwoman of the House Small Business Committee, a senior member of the Financial Services Committee and a member of the House Committee on Natural Resources.