H.R. 2694 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
H.R. 2694 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) has passed the house — introduced on May 14, 2019, sponsored by Jerrold Nadler with 241 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- May 14, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 241
- Policy area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
What it does
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act This bill prohibits employment practices that discriminate against making reasonable accommodations for qualified employees affected by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. A qualified employee is an employee or applicant who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position, with specified exceptions.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jerrold Nadler (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 223 Democrats, 18 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 14, 2019
- Passed the HouseSep 17, 2020
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sep 17, 2020)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Sep 17, 2020 · Passed329–73 - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
House · Sep 17, 2020 · Failed177–226
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Pregnant Workers Fairness ActHouse · Sep 17, 2020
- Pregnant Workers Fairness ActHouse · Sep 17, 2020
More bills from Jerrold Nadler in the 116th Congress
Other Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues bills in the 116th Congress
- S. 2163: Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys Act
- H.R. 8354: Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative Act of 2020
- H.R. 5: Equality Act
- H.J.Res. 38: Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
- H.J.Res. 79: Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
- H.R. 555: Disability Integration Act of 2019
- S. 593: Do No Harm Act
- H.R. 616: Life at Conception Act
- H.R. 1450: Do No Harm Act
- H.R. 1636: Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys Act
Committees
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions 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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