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 Sort descending | District | Party | Vote | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rep. Lori Trahan | 3 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Joseph P. Kennedy III | 4 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Katherine Clark | 5 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Jim McGovern | 2 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Richard E. Neal | 1 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Ayanna Pressley | 7 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger | 2 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Andy Harris | 1 | Republican | No | ||
Rep. Anthony Brown | 4 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. David Trone | 6 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer | 5 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Jamie Raskin | 8 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. John Sarbanes | 3 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Chellie Pingree | 1 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Jared Golden | 2 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Fred Upton | 6 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Justin Amash | 3 | Independent Independent | No | ||
Rep. John Moolenaar | 2 | Republican | No | ||
Rep. Dan Kildee | 8 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Paul Mitchell | 10 | Republican | No |