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S.1584: 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 Aug. 5, 2009
- Latest Major Action Nov. 5, 2009
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
47 (43 Democrats, 2 Independent Democrats, 3 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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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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Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
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Aug. 5, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) |