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H.R. 1230 (116th)

Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act

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Introduced

14 February 2019

Last action

16 January 2020 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Sponsors

Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5], Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1], Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24], Rep. Hurd, Will [R-TX-23], Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12], Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39], Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6], Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3], Rep. Levin, Andy [D-MI-9], Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37], Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8], Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2], Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10], Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11], Rep. Davis, Rodney [R-IL-13], Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6], Rescom. González-Colón, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large], Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7], Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14], Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5], Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large], Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9], Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3], Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17], Rep. Rouda, Harley [D-CA-48], Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14], Rep. Haaland, Debra A. [D-NM-1], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3], Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3], Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26], Rep. Gonzalez, Vicente [D-TX-34], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4]

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Summary

Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act This bill amends the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 to establish an unlawful employment practice when the complaining party demonstrates that age or participation in investigations, proceedings, or litigation under such Act was a motivating factor for any unlawful employment practice, even though other factors also motivated the practice (thereby allowing what are commonly known as "mixed motive" claims). The bill (1) permits a complaining party to rely on any type or form of admissible evidence, which need only be sufficient for a reasonable trier of fact to find that an unlawful practice occurred; and (2) declares that a complaining party shall not be required to demonstrate that age or retaliation was the sole cause of the employment practice (thereby rejecting the Supreme Court's decision in Gross v. FBL Financial Services, Inc. , which requires a complainant to prove that age was the "but-for" cause for the employer's decision). The bill authorizes a court in a claim in which age discrimination is shown to grant declaratory and injunctive relief, but prohibits a court from awarding damages or issuing an order requiring any admission, reinstatement, hiring, promotion, or payment. The bill applies the same standard of proof to other employment discrimination and retaliation claims, including claims under the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

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Timeline

  1. 14 February 2019

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 14 February 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 14 February 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 11 June 2019

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 18.

    Source: Committee

  5. 11 June 2019

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 9 January 2020

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 295.

    Source: Calendars

  7. 9 January 2020

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 116-372.

    Source: Committee

  8. 9 January 2020

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 116-372.

    Source: Committee

  9. 13 January 2020

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 790 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1230 and H.J. Res. 76 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.

    Source: Floor

  10. 15 January 2020

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  11. 15 January 2020

    Vote

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 261 - 155 (Roll no. 21).

    Source: Floor

  12. 15 January 2020

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 261 - 155 (Roll no. 21).

    Source: Floor

  13. 15 January 2020

    Vote

    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 196 - 220 (Roll no. 20).

    Source: Floor

  14. 15 January 2020

    Floor

    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

    Source: Floor

  15. 15 January 2020

    Floor

    Mr. Smucker moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Education and Labor. (text: CR H271)

    Source: Floor

  16. 15 January 2020

    Passed

    The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

    Source: Floor

  17. 15 January 2020

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  18. 15 January 2020

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1230.

    Source: Floor

  19. 15 January 2020

    Floor

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

    Source: Floor

  20. 15 January 2020

    Floor

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1230 as unfinished business.

    Source: Floor

  21. 15 January 2020

    Passed

    On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  22. 15 January 2020

    Floor

    Mr. Scott (VA) moved that the committee rise.

    Source: Floor

  23. 15 January 2020

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1230 and H.J. Res. 76 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.

    Source: Floor

  24. 15 January 2020

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Henry Cuellar to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

  25. 15 January 2020

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 790 and Rule XVIII.

    Source: Floor

  26. 15 January 2020

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 790. (consideration: CR H258-270; text: CR H264-265)

    Source: Floor

  27. 16 January 2020

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

15 January 2020 · passed · On Passage · Passed · Official source

Yes 261 · No 155 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 13

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

15 January 2020 · failed · On Motion to Recommit with Instructions · Failed · Official source

Yes 196 · No 220 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 13

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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