S. 819 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Paycheck Fairness Act
S. 819 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Apr 4, 2017, sponsored by Patty Murray with 48 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 4, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 48
- Policy area
- Labor and Employment
What it does
Paycheck Fairness Act This bill amends equal pay provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to: (1) restrict the use of the bona fide factor defense to wage discrimination claims, (2) enhance nonretaliation provisions, (3) make it unlawful to require an employee to sign a contract or waiver prohibiting the employee from disclosing information about the employee's wages, and (4) increase civil penalties for violations o…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Patty Murray (D-WA). Co-sponsors: 47 Democrats, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 4, 2017
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Apr 4, 2017)
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