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 State District Sort descending Party Vote
Rep. Lisa McClain
MI
9 Republican No
Rep. Jerry McNerney
CA
9 Democrat Yes
Rep. Daniel Meuser
PA
9 Republican Not Voting
Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr.
NJ
9 Democrat Yes
Rep. Scott Perry
PA
10 Republican No
Rep. Brad Schneider
IL
10 Democrat Yes
Rep. Val Demings
FL
10 Democrat Yes
Rep. Mark DeSaulnier
CA
10 Democrat Yes
Rep. Marilyn Strickland 10 Democrat Yes
Rep. Michael R. Turner
OH
10 Republican Yes
Rep. Jennifer Wexton
VA
10 Democrat Yes
Rep. Jody Hice
GA
10 Republican No
Rep. Michael McCaul
TX
10 Republican Yes
Rep. Patrick T. McHenry
NC
10 Republican No
Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr.
NJ
10 Democrat Yes
Rep. August Pfluger
TX
11 Republican No
Rep. Madison Cawthorn
NC
11 Republican No
Rep. Gerald E. Connolly
VA
11 Democrat Yes
Rep. Mikie Sherrill
NJ
11 Democrat Yes
Rep. Lloyd Smucker
PA
11 Republican No