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 | District | Party Sort descending | Vote | |
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Rep. Jerry McNerney | 9 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries | 8 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Matt Cartwright | 8 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. John Lewis | 5 | Democrat | Not Voting | ||
Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon | 5 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Chris Pappas | 1 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Katie Porter | 47 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Pramila Jayapal | 7 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Andy Levin | 9 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Al Green | 9 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Jimmy Panetta | 19 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Ami Bera | 6 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Abby Finkenauer | 1 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Mark Pocan | 2 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee | 18 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Mike Levin | 49 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. John Sarbanes | 3 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez | 7 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Angie Craig | 2 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Chellie Pingree | 1 | Democrat | Yes |