H.R. 1065 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
H.R. 1065 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) has passed the house — introduced on Feb 15, 2021, sponsored by Jerrold Nadler with 228 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Feb 15, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 228
- Policy area
- Labor and Employment
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: 208 Democrats, 20 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 15, 2021
- Passed the HouseMay 14, 2021
- 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. (May 17, 2021)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · May 14, 2021 · Passed315–101
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Pregnant Workers Fairness ActHouse · May 14, 2021
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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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