Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act

Jan. 15, 2020 | H.R. 1230

This bill would restore fairness to workers aged 40 and older who experience discrimination in the workplace because of their age. It would restore protections that were weakened by the U.S. Supreme Court, which raised the burden of proof to show age discrimination. The bill also would provide remedies for workers who are retaliated against when they report age discrimination. This bill passed the House on Jan. 14, 2020.

This is Good for working people.

Vote result: Passed

YEAs: 261
NAYs: 155

Legislator State District Sort descending Party Vote
Rep. Alex Mooney
WV
2 Republican No
Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr.
GA
2 Democrat Yes
Rep. Joe Neguse
CO
2 Democrat Yes
Rep. Brendan Boyle
PA
2 Democrat Yes
Rep. Tim Burchett
TN
2 Republican No
Rep. Mark Pocan
WI
2 Democrat Yes
Rep. Cedric Richmond
LA
2 Democrat Yes
Rep. Martha Roby
AL
2 Republican No
Rep. C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger
MD
2 Democrat Yes
Rep. Joe Courtney
CT
2 Democrat Yes
Rep. Angie Craig
MN
2 Democrat Yes
Rep. Dan Crenshaw
TX
2 Republican No
Rep. Mike Simpson
ID
2 Republican Not Voting
Rep. Neal Dunn
FL
2 Republican No
Rep. Chris Stewart
UT
2 Republican No
Rep. Bennie Thompson
MS
2 Democrat Yes
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard
HI
2 Democrat Not Voting
Rep. Xochitl Torres Small
NM
2 Democrat Yes
Rep. Jefferson Van Drew
NJ
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Jared Golden
ME
2 Democrat Yes