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 Sort descending District Party Vote
Rep. Judy Chu
CA
28 Democrat Yes
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
CA
11 Democrat Speaker
Rep. Josh Harder
CA
9 Democrat Yes
Rep. Susan A. Davis
CA
53 Democrat Yes
Rep. Linda T. Sánchez
CA
38 Democrat Yes
Rep. Jackie Speier
CA
14 Democrat Yes
Rep. Scott Peters
CA
50 Democrat Yes
Rep. Juan Vargas
CA
52 Democrat Yes
Rep. Raul Ruiz
CA
25 Democrat Yes
Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard
CA
40 Democrat Yes
Rep. Alan Lowenthal
CA
47 Democrat Yes
Rep. Ami Bera
CA
6 Democrat Yes
Rep. Ro Khanna
CA
17 Democrat Yes
Rep. Tony Cárdenas
CA
29 Democrat Yes
Rep. Karen Bass
CA
37 Democrat Yes
Rep. Harley Rouda
CA
48 Democrat Yes
Rep. TJ Cox
CA
21 Democrat Yes
Rep. Zoe Lofgren
CA
18 Democrat Yes
Rep. Salud Carbajal
CA
24 Democrat Yes
Rep. Jared Huffman
CA
2 Democrat Yes