S. 182 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Paycheck Fairness Act
S. 182 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Jan 8, 2009, sponsored by Hillary Clinton with 42 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 8, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 42
- Policy area
- Labor and Employment
What it does
Paycheck Fairness Act - Amends the portion of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) known as the Equal Pay Act to revise remedies for, enforcement of, and exceptions to prohibitions against sex discrimination in the payment of wages. Revises the exception to the prohibition for a wage rate differential based on any other factor other than sex.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Hillary Clinton (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 41 Democrats, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 8, 2009
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 111-1135. (Mar 11, 2010)
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- 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. 3017: Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009
- H.R. 4072: AMERICA Works Act
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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