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. 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. J. Luis Correa
CA
46 Democrat Yes
Rep. Ted Lieu
CA
36 Democrat Yes
Rep. Jerry McNerney
CA
9 Democrat Yes
Rep. Josh Harder
CA
9 Democrat Yes
Rep. Paul Cook
CA
8 Republican Yes
Rep. Jimmy Panetta
CA
19 Democrat Yes
Rep. Katie Porter
CA
47 Democrat Yes
Rep. Mike Levin
CA
49 Democrat Yes
Rep. Ken Buck
CO
4 Republican No
Rep. Doug Lamborn
CO
5 Republican No
Rep. Diana DeGette
CO
1 Democrat Yes
Rep. Joe Neguse
CO
2 Democrat Yes
Rep. Scott Tipton
CO
3 Republican No
Rep. Jason Crow
CO
6 Democrat Yes
Rep. Ed Perlmutter
CO
7 Democrat Yes
Rep. John B. Larson
CT
1 Democrat Yes