Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

May. 14, 2021 | H.R. 1065

This legislation would close gaps in current law, creating a clear nationwide standard for reasonable workplace accommodations for pregnant workers so they are not pushed out of the workforce. 

It would promote workplace gender equity, healthy pregnancies and the economic security of pregnant and parenting workers and their families. This bill passed the House on May 14, 2021.

Legislative Alert

This is Good for working people.

Vote result: Passed

YEAs: 315
NAYs: 101

Legislator Sort descending State District Party Vote
Rep. Fred Upton
MI
6 Republican Yes
Rep. David Valadao
CA
22 Republican Yes
Rep. Jefferson Van Drew
NJ
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Beth Van Duyne
TX
24 Republican No
Rep. Juan Vargas
CA
52 Democrat Yes
Rep. Marc Veasey
TX
33 Democrat Yes
Rep. Filemon Vela
TX
34 Democrat Yes
Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez
NY
7 Democrat Yes
Rep. Ann Wagner
MO
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Tim Walberg
MI
5 Republican No
Rep. Jackie Walorski
IN
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Michael Waltz
FL
6 Republican Yes
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz
FL
25 Democrat Yes
Rep. Maxine Waters
CA
43 Democrat Yes
Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman
NJ
12 Democrat Yes
Rep. Randy Weber
TX
14 Republican No
Rep. Daniel Webster
FL
11 Republican Not Voting
Sen. Peter Welch
VT
Democrat Yes
Rep. Brad Wenstrup
OH
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Bruce Westerman
AR
4 Republican No