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H.R.1065: Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about civil rights and liberties, minority issues
- Introduced Feb. 15, 2021
- Latest Major Action May 17, 2021
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
228 (208 Democrats, 20 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Referred in Senate - May 17, 2021
- Engrossed in House - May 14, 2021
- Reported in House - May 4, 2021
- Introduced in House - Feb. 15, 2021
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)
Statement of Administration Policy
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| May 17, 2021 |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| May 14, 2021 |
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 380.
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| May 14, 2021 |
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 380. (consideration: CR H2321-2343)
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| May 14, 2021 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| May 14, 2021 |
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 315 - 101 (Roll no. 143).
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| May 14, 2021 |
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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| May 14, 2021 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1065.
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| May 14, 2021 |
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2547 and H.R. 1065. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. The previous question on each measure is considered ordered without intervening motions except one hour of debate and a motion to recommit. H. Res. 379 is adopted.
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| May 12, 2021 |
Rule H. Res. 380 passed House.
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| May 11, 2021 |
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 380 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2547 and H.R. 1065. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. The previous question on each measure is considered ordered without intervening motions except one hour of debate and a motion to recommit. H. Res. 379 is adopted.
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| May 4, 2021 |
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 14.
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| May 4, 2021 |
Committee on the Judiciary discharged. |
| May 4, 2021 |
Committee on Oversight and Reform discharged. |
| May 4, 2021 |
Committee on House Administration discharged. |
| May 4, 2021 |
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 117-27, Part I.
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| April 28, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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| March 24, 2021 |
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 17.
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| March 24, 2021 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| Feb. 15, 2021 |
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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| Feb. 15, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.) |