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 ascending State District Party Vote
Rep. Greg Pence
IN
6 Republican No
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
CA
11 Democrat Speaker
Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr.
NJ
10 Democrat Yes
Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr.
NJ
9 Democrat Yes
Rep. Chris Pappas
NH
1 Democrat Yes
Rep. Jimmy Panetta
CA
19 Democrat Yes
Rep. Gary Palmer
AL
6 Republican No
Rep. Frank Pallone
NJ
6 Democrat Yes
Rep. Steven Palazzo
MS
4 Republican No
Rep. Burgess Owens
UT
4 Republican Yes
Rep. Ilhan Omar
MN
5 Democrat Yes
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
NY
14 Democrat Yes
Rep. Jay Obernolte
CA
23 Republican Yes
Rep. Tom O'Halleran
AZ
1 Democrat Yes
Rep. Devin Nunes
CA
22 Republican Yes
Rep. Ralph Norman
SC
5 Republican No
Rep. Donald W. Norcross
NJ
1 Democrat Yes
Rep. Marie Newman
IL
3 Democrat Yes
Rep. Dan Newhouse 4 Republican Yes
Rep. Troy Nehls
TX
22 Republican No