User:Cmanzflo/Pink tax

Recent Development:


 * In recent news coming from the United States, New York State made into law the first prohibition on the pink tax, which went into effect in September 2020. Followed by California which has also introduced similar legislation.

US Legislation

Pink Tax Repeal Act :

International Prevalence:
 * In June 2021, Speier reintroduced the Pink Tax Repeal Act, a bipartisan bill that pursues to end gender discrimination in the pricing of goods and services.
 * Argentina is also another country where the pink tax has been investigated.


 * The UK also faces the Pink Tax on school uniforms. Girls' school uniforms are 12 percent more expensive than boys' uniforms. This goes for both primary and secondary school-age children that must face this problem.
 * In recent times Argentina women pay 12 percent more than men for the same products. In 2021 the gap was at 11 percent and it has now gone up in 2022 since then.

Congresswoman Jackie Speier:


 * She is a fearless fighter for equal rights and LGBTQ rights using her voice by being involved in many organizations that partake in fighting for justice.

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