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 Party Sort descending Vote
Rep. Susan Wild
PA
7 Democrat Yes
Rep. Salud Carbajal
CA
24 Democrat Yes
Rep. Nanette Barragán
CA
44 Democrat Yes
Rep. Marc Veasey
TX
33 Democrat Yes
Rep. Grace Meng
NY
6 Democrat Yes
Rep. Collin C. Peterson
MN
7 Democrat Yes
Rep. Jim Costa
CA
21 Democrat Yes
Rep. Abigail Spanberger
VA
7 Democrat Yes
Rep. Daniel Lipinski
IL
3 Democrat Yes
Rep. Jennifer Wexton
VA
10 Democrat Yes
Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr.
NJ
10 Democrat Yes
Rep. Bobby L. Rush
IL
1 Democrat Yes
Rep. Juan Vargas
CA
52 Democrat Yes
Rep. Gregory W. Meeks
NY
5 Democrat Yes
Rep. Scott Peters
CA
50 Democrat Yes
Rep. Lizzie Fletcher
TX
7 Democrat Yes
Rep. Darren Soto
FL
9 Democrat Yes
Rep. Ted Lieu
CA
36 Democrat Yes
Rep. Hank Johnson
GA
4 Democrat Yes
Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr.
NJ
9 Democrat Yes