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S.1705: Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2003
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Oct. 2, 2003
- Latest Major Action Oct. 2, 2003
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
43 (39 Democrats, 1 Independent, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2003 - Prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation by covered entities (including employment agencies, labor organizations, and training programs). Prohibits related retaliation and coercion. Declares this Act inapplicable to the provision of employee benefits for the benefit of an employee's domestic partner. Prohibits the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission from: (1)...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| Oct. 2, 2003 |
Introduced in the Senate by Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.) |