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S.2056: Employment Nondiscrimination Act of 1996
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Sept. 5, 1996
- Latest Major Action Sept. 10, 1996
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Employment Nondiscrimination Act of 1996 - Defines "employee" to exclude uncompensated volunteers. Defines "employer" to: (1) mean an employer with 15 or more employees; and (2) exclude a bona fide private club. Prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation by covered entities, including an employing authority to which specified provisions of the Government Employee Rights Act of 1991 or the Congressional...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Introduced in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 580.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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Considered by Senate.
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Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49-50. Record Vote No: 281.
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| Sept. 5, 1996 |
Introduced in the Senate by Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.) |