FEDERALhearing transcript

House Budget Committee Hearing: Women in the Post-Pandemic Economy

Original title: ENSURING WOMEN CAN THRIVE IN A POST-PANDEMIC ECONOMY

January 1, 2022

women's economic issues post-pandemic recovery labor force participation childcare economic policy

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing serves as a formal record of expert testimony and legislative discussion regarding economic policies that may impact women's workforce participation and financial stability in the post-pandemic era.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Women in the workforce

The hearing addresses economic policies and systemic barriers that directly impact women's labor force participation and financial outcomes.

House Budget Committee Members

Committee members are responsible for reviewing the testimony to inform future budgetary and economic legislation.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2022.

What's next

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Summary

The House Committee on the Budget held a hearing on March 16, 2022, to examine the economic challenges facing women following the COVID-19 pandemic. The session featured testimony from economists and advocates regarding systemic barriers to opportunity and labor force participation.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on March 16, 2022, at 11 a.m. in the 210 Cannon Building and via Zoom.
The hearing was conducted as a hybrid session allowing both in-person and remote participation.
The committee received testimony from four witnesses: Stefania Albanesi, Ai-jen Poo, Rosa Walker, and Carrie Lukas.
The hearing focused on systemic barriers to economic opportunity for women, particularly women of color, in the post-pandemic economy.
The committee established a specific email address for the submission of documents during the proceedings.
The hearing record includes prepared statements from all witnesses and additional materials submitted by Representative Janice Schakowsky.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to discuss the economic status of women in the post-pandemic economy and identify systemic barriers to their success.

Who testified at the hearing?

The witnesses included Dr. Stefania Albanesi (University of Pittsburgh), Ai-jen Poo (National Domestic Workers Alliance), Rosa Walker (MomsRising), and Carrie Lukas (Independent Women's Forum).

Why It Matters

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Post-Pandemic Economic Focus

The hearing highlights a shift in congressional focus toward analyzing the specific long-term economic impacts of the pandemic on women's labor participation.

House Committee on the Budget

Connected Entities

personJason Smith“Ranking Member of the House Committee on the Budget”Map →

organizationHouse Committee on the Budget“Congressional committee hosting the hearing”Map →

personRosa Walker“Mother and MomsRising member”Map →

personStefania Albanesi“Professor of Economics, University of Pittsburgh”Map →

personCarrie Lukas“President, Independent Women's Forum”Map →

personJohn A. Yarmuth“Chairman of the House Committee on the Budget”Map →

personAi-jen Poo“Executive Director, National Domestic Workers Alliance”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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