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 Sort ascending State District Party Vote
Rep. Pete Stauber
MN
8 Republican Yes
Rep. Greg Stanton
AZ
4 Democrat Yes
Rep. Jackie Speier
CA
14 Democrat Yes
Rep. Ross Spano
FL
15 Republican No
Rep. Abigail Spanberger
VA
7 Democrat Yes
Rep. Darren Soto
FL
9 Democrat Yes
Rep. Lloyd Smucker
PA
11 Republican No
Rep. Adam Smith 9 Democrat Yes
Rep. Christopher H. Smith
NJ
4 Republican Yes
Rep. Adrian Smith
NE
3 Republican No
Rep. Jason Smith
MO
8 Republican No
Rep. Elissa Slotkin
MI
7 Democrat Yes
Rep. Albio Sires
NJ
8 Democrat Yes
Rep. Mike Simpson
ID
2 Republican Not Voting
Rep. John Shimkus
IL
15 Republican No
Rep. Mikie Sherrill
NJ
11 Democrat Yes
Rep. Brad Sherman
CA
32 Democrat Yes
Rep. Donna Shalala
FL
27 Democrat Yes
Rep. Terri Sewell
AL
7 Democrat Yes
Rep. José E. Serrano
NY
15 Democrat Yes