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- H.R.2694
H.R.2694: Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
About This Bill
- Introduced May 14, 2019
- Latest Major Action Sept. 17, 2020
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
241 (224 Democrats, 17 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Referred in Senate - Sept. 17, 2020
- Engrossed in House - Sept. 17, 2020
- Reported in House - Sept. 8, 2020
- Introduced in House - May 14, 2019
Bill Summary
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act This bill prohibits employment practices that discriminate against making reasonable accommodations for qualified employees affected by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. A qualified employee is an employee or applicant who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position, with specified exceptions. Specifically, the bill declares that it is an...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
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| Sept. 17, 2020 |
Ms. Foxx (NC) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Education and Labor.
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| Sept. 17, 2020 |
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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| Sept. 17, 2020 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2694.
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| Sept. 17, 2020 |
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2574, H.R. 2639, H.R. 2694 and H. Res. 908. Provides for one hour of debate on each measure. The previous question will be considered as ordered on each measure without intervening motions except for one motion to recommit with or without instructions on H.R. 2574, H.R. 2639, and H.R. 2694.
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| Sept. 17, 2020 |
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1107.
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| Sept. 17, 2020 |
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4528-4529)
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| Sept. 17, 2020 |
Ms. Foxx (NC) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Education and Labor. (text: CR H4524-4526)
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| Sept. 17, 2020 |
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1107. (consideration: CR H4508-4527)
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| Sept. 17, 2020 |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| Sept. 17, 2020 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Sept. 17, 2020 |
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 329 - 73 (Roll no. 195).
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| Sept. 17, 2020 |
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 177 - 226 (Roll no. 194).
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| Sept. 17, 2020 |
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the Foxx (NC) motion to recommit H.R. 2694 with instructions, which was debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
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| Sept. 17, 2020 |
Considered as unfinished business.
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| Sept. 17, 2020 |
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate, the Chair put the question on the Foxx motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Fox demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
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| Sept. 17, 2020 |
The previous question was ordered without objection.
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| Sept. 17, 2020 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Foxx motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to strike all after the enacting clause and insert new text entitled the "Pregnant Workers Fairness Act". The new text includes an exemption for religious organizations.
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| Sept. 14, 2020 |
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1107 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2574, H.R. 2639, H.R. 2694 and H. Res. 908. Provides for one hour of debate on each measure. The previous question will be considered as ordered on each measure without intervening motions except for one motion to recommit with or without instructions on H.R. 2574, H.R. 2639, and H.R. 2694.
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| Sept. 8, 2020 |
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 396.
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| Sept. 8, 2020 |
Committee on the Judiciary discharged. |
| Sept. 8, 2020 |
Committee on Oversight and Reform discharged. |
| Sept. 8, 2020 |
Committee on House Administration discharged. |
| Sept. 8, 2020 |
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 116-494, Part I.
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| Jan. 14, 2020 |
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 29 - 17.
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| Jan. 14, 2020 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| June 26, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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| May 14, 2019 |
Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, Oversight and 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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| May 14, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.) |