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S.1101: Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
About This Bill
- Introduced May 11, 2017
- Latest Major Action May 11, 2017
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
27 (24 Democrats, 2 Independent Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - May 11, 2017
Bill Summary
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act This bill prohibits employment practices that discriminate against making reasonable accommodations for job applicants or employees affected by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. Specifically, the bill declares that it is an unlawful employment practice to: (1) fail to make reasonable accommodations to known limitations of such job applicants or employees, unless the accommodation would impose...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 11, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| May 11, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Bob Casey (D-Pa.) |