H.R. 3017 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009
H.R. 3017 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Jun 24, 2009, sponsored by Barney Frank with 203 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 24, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 203
- Policy area
- Labor and Employment
What it does
Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 - Prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity by covered entities (employers, employment agencies, labor organizations, or joint labor-management committees). Prohibits preferential treatment or quotas. Allows only disparate treatment claims. Prohibits related retaliation.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Barney Frank (D-MA). Co-sponsors: 197 Democrats, 6 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 24, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Committee Hearings Held. (Sep 23, 2009)
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- H.R. 939: IRA Equity for Seniors Act
- H.R. 1176: Secret Ballot Protection Act
- H.R. 1409: Employee Free Choice Act of 2009
- H.R. 2067: Protecting America's Workers Act
- H.R. 2161: Family and Medical Leave Restoration Act
- H.R. 4072: AMERICA Works Act
Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
- Judiciary Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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