Chuck Schumer congratulated the US women’s national soccer team on Monday by calling for equal pay for women.

The Senate Minority Leader acknowledged the team’s “sustained level of excellence” before declaring that they have made an impact on the fair wage fight.

“These athletes have challenges, and they make us really think about the future of women’s sports,” Schumer said.

“They have shone a light on the fact that in our society, women are simply not treated fairly for their gender. Something, something, needs to change here.”

Women’s players have argued that despite their renowned success, they are still being paid less than the men’s team.

Schumer said the soccer team and “all women” need to be compensated fairly before calling for a vote on the Equal Pay Amendment.

“How about the Equal Pay Amendment that the House has passed?” Schumer asked.

“Why don’t we put it on the floor of the Senate in honor of the women that won the World Cup.”

In March, the US House voted to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act, designed to amend and strengthen the existing federal Equal Pay Act of 1963.

“How about let’s act so we can help all women achieve equality: equal work, equal pay,” Schumer added.