Statement from President Joe Biden on the Passing of Lilly Ledbetter

Lilly Ledbetter was a fearless chief and advocate for equal pay. Her battle started on the manufacturing unit ground and reached the Supreme Courtroom and Congress, and she or he by no means stopped preventing for all People to be paid what they deserve. Earlier than she was a family identify, Lilly was like so many different ladies within the workforce: she labored exhausting, with dignity, solely to search out out she was being paid lower than a person for a similar work.

Due to Lilly’s tireless efforts, the Lilly Ledbetter Truthful Pay Act—a essential step ahead within the battle to shut the gender and racial wage gaps—turned the primary invoice signed within the Obama-Biden Administration. It was an honor to face with Lilly because the invoice that bears her identify was made legislation.

Lilly’s many years of relentless advocacy impressed us all and have introduced us nearer to residing as much as our Nation’s core values of equality and equity. Vice President Harris and I stay dedicated to constructing on Lilly’s legacy and to strengthening equal pay protections for all staff.

Jill and I ship our love and condolences to Lilly’s household and the entire ladies she empowered and continues to encourage.

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