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S.1486: 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 April 29, 2021
- Latest Major Action Sept. 30, 2021
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
13 (6 Democrats, 7 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Reported to Senate - Sept. 30, 2021
- Introduced in Senate - April 29, 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)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Sept. 30, 2021 |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 141.
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| Sept. 30, 2021 |
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Murray with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
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| Aug. 3, 2021 |
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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| April 29, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| April 29, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Bob Casey (D-Pa.) |