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H.R.2981: Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about labor and employment
- Introduced June 19, 2009
- Latest Major Action July 23, 2009
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (8 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 - Prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity by covered entities (employers, employment agencies, labor organizations, or joint labor-management committees). Prohibits preferential treatment or quotas. Allows only disparate treatment claims. Prohibits related retaliation. Makes this Act inapplicable to: (1) religious organizations; and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, Oversight and Government Reform, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Education and Labor
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Referred to House House Administration
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Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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June 19, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Barney Frank (D-Mass.) |