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 ascending District Party Vote
Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler 3 Republican Yes
Sen. Peter Welch
VT
Democrat Yes
Rep. Robert J. Wittman
VA
1 Republican No
Rep. Ben Cline
VA
6 Republican No
Rep. A. Donald McEachin
VA
4 Democrat Yes
Rep. Abigail Spanberger
VA
7 Democrat Yes
Rep. Jennifer Wexton
VA
10 Democrat Yes
Rep. Morgan Griffith
VA
9 Republican No
Rep. Donald Beyer
VA
8 Democrat Yes
Rep. Elaine Luria
VA
2 Democrat Yes
Rep. Denver Riggleman
VA
5 Republican No
Rep. Robert C. Scott
VA
3 Democrat Yes
Rep. Gerald E. Connolly
VA
11 Democrat Yes
Rep. Chris Stewart
UT
2 Republican No
Rep. Ben McAdams
UT
4 Democrat Yes
Rep. Rob Bishop
UT
1 Republican No
Rep. John Curtis
UT
3 Republican No
Rep. John Ratcliffe
TX
4 Republican No
Rep. Brian Babin
TX
36 Republican No
Rep. K. Michael Conaway
TX
11 Republican No