Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

Sep. 17, 2020 | H.R. 2694

This bill would prevent employers from forcing pregnant workers out of their jobs because of pregnancy-related medical needs and provide employers and employees with a clear statutory framework to follow. Employers would have to offer reasonable accommodation for limitations arising out of pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, unless such accommodation would pose an undue hardship. The legislation would ensure that women can continue to work safely while pregnant, rather than be forced to abandon their paid employment-and likely lose their health insurance, as wellbecause of on-the-job pregnancy-related health hazards. This bill passed the House on Sept. 17, 2020.

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Vote result: Passed

YEAs: 329
NAYs: 73

Legislator Sort descending State District Party Vote
Rep. Roger Williams
TX
25 Republican Yes
Rep. Joe Wilson
SC
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Frederica Wilson
FL
24 Democrat Yes
Rep. Robert J. Wittman
VA
1 Republican Yes
Rep. Steve Womack
AR
3 Republican Yes
Rep. Rob Woodall
GA
7 Republican Yes
Rep. Ron Wright
TX
6 Republican Not Voting
Rep. John Yarmuth
KY
3 Democrat Yes
Rep. Ted Yoho
FL
3 Republican No
Rep. Don Young
AK
At Large Republican Yes
Rep. Lee Zeldin
NY
1 Republican Yes