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. David Schweikert
AZ
1 Republican No
Rep. John Garamendi
CA
8 Democrat Yes
Rep. Mark DeSaulnier
CA
10 Democrat Yes
Rep. Ro Khanna
CA
17 Democrat Yes
Rep. Karen Bass
CA
37 Democrat Yes
Rep. Zoe Lofgren
CA
18 Democrat Yes
Rep. TJ Cox
CA
21 Democrat Yes
Rep. Tony Cárdenas
CA
29 Democrat Yes
Rep. Nanette Barragán
CA
44 Democrat Yes
Rep. Salud Carbajal
CA
24 Democrat Yes
Rep. Jim Costa
CA
21 Democrat Yes
Rep. Adam B. Schiff
CA
30 Democrat Yes
Rep. Ken Calvert
CA
41 Republican No
Rep. Ted Lieu
CA
36 Democrat Yes
Rep. J. Luis Correa
CA
46 Democrat Yes
Rep. Jerry McNerney
CA
9 Democrat Yes
Rep. Paul Cook
CA
8 Republican Yes
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
CA
11 Democrat Speaker
Rep. Jimmy Panetta
CA
19 Democrat Yes
Rep. Josh Harder
CA
9 Democrat Yes