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 Sort ascending | State | District | Party | Vote | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rep. Maxine Waters | 43 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz | 25 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Michael Waltz | 6 | Republican | No | ||
Rep. Jackie Walorski | 2 | Republican | No | ||
Rep. Mark Walker | 6 | Republican | No | ||
Rep. Greg Walden | 2 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Tim Walberg | 5 | Republican | No | ||
Rep. Ann Wagner | 2 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Peter J. Visclosky | 1 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez | 7 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Filemon Vela | 34 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Marc Veasey | 33 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Juan Vargas | 52 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Jefferson Van Drew | 2 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Fred Upton | 6 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Lauren Underwood | 14 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Michael R. Turner | 10 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. David Trone | 6 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Lori Trahan | 3 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Xochitl Torres Small | 2 | Democrat | Yes |