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 Sort descending | District | Party | Vote | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rep. Jim Himes | 4 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Joe Courtney | 2 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Jahana Hayes | 5 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. John B. Larson | 1 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester | At Large | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Brian Mast | 21 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Francis Rooney | 19 | Republican | No | ||
Rep. Vern Buchanan | 16 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Stephanie Murphy | 7 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Donna Shalala | 27 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Ted Yoho | 3 | Republican | No | ||
Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell | 26 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Frederica Wilson | 24 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Neal Dunn | 2 | Republican | No | ||
Rep. Kathy Castor | 14 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Gus Bilirakis | 12 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Greg Steube | 17 | Republican | No | ||
Rep. Charlie Crist | 13 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart | 26 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Bill Posey | 8 | Republican | Yes |