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- H.R.1975
H.R.1975: Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about labor and employment
- Introduced May 14, 2013
- Latest Major Action July 8, 2013
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
142 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act - Declares it an unlawful employment practice for employers, employment agencies, labor organizations, and other specified entities to: (1) fail to make reasonable accommodations to known limitations related to the pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions of job applicants or employees, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on such an entity's business operation; (2) deny employment...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 8, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
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| June 14, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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| May 14, 2013 |
Referred to House Judiciary
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| May 14, 2013 |
Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform
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| May 14, 2013 |
Referred to House Administration
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| May 14, 2013 |
Referred to House Education and the Workforce
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| May 14, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.) |