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- H.R.1113
H.R.1113: Fair Employment Act of 2011
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about economics and public finance
- Introduced March 16, 2011
- Latest Major Action April 4, 2011
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
56 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Fair Employment Act of 2011 - Amends title VII (Equal Employment Opportunities) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to add unemployment status to the categories of prohibited discrimination. Defines "unemployment status" as being unemployed, having actively looked for employment during the then most recent four-week period, and currently being available for employment.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
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| March 16, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Hank Johnson (D-Ga.) |