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.
Vote result: Passed
YEAs: 261
NAYs: 155
Legislator | State | District Sort ascending | Party | Vote | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rep. Jimmy Gomez | 34 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Filemon Vela | 34 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Vicente Gonzalez | 34 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Marc Veasey | 33 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Pete Aguilar | 33 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Brad Sherman | 32 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Colin Allred | 32 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Grace F. Napolitano | 31 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. John Carter | 31 | Republican | No | ||
Rep. Adam B. Schiff | 30 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson | 30 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Sylvia Garcia | 29 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Tony Cárdenas | 29 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Judy Chu | 28 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Henry Cuellar | 28 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Michael Cloud | 27 | Republican | No | ||
Rep. Donna Shalala | 27 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart | 26 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Brian Higgins | 26 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell | 26 | Democrat | Yes |