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H.R. 1863 (104th)

Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 1995

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Introduced

15 June 1995

Last action

8 March 1996 · Introduced

Status

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E318)

Sponsors

Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8], Rep. Torkildsen, Peter G. [R-MA-6], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24], Rep. Flanagan, Michael Patrick [R-IL-5], Rep. Baldacci, John Elias [D-ME-2], Rep. Barrett, Thomas M. [D-WI-5], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Gunderson, Steve [R-WI-3], Rep. Becerra, Xavier [D-CA-34], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24], Rep. Horn, Stephen [R-CA-38], Rep. Johnson, Nancy L. [R-CT-5], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Kelly, Sue W. [R-NY-19], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rep. Clayton, Eva M. [D-NC-1], Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6], Rep. Coleman, Ronald D. [D-TX-16], Rep. Collins, Barbara-Rose [D-MI-15], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Coyne, William J. [D-PA-14], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Deutsch, Peter [D-FL-20], Rep. Dicks, Norman D. [D-WA-6], Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-32], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Flake, Floyd H. [D-NY-6], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Furse, Elizabeth [D-OR-1], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20]

Subjects

Defence

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23 March 2026

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Summary

Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 1995 - Prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation by covered entities, including an employing authority to which specified provisions of the Government Employee Rights Act of 1991 or the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 apply. Declares that: (1) this Act does not apply to the provision of employee benefits for the benefit of an employee's partner; and (2) a disparate impact does not establish a prima facie violation of this Act. Prohibits quotas and preferential treatment. Declares that this Act does not apply to: (1) religious organizations (except in their for-profit activities); (2) the armed forces; or (3) laws creating special rights or preferences for veterans. Provides for enforcement. Disallows State immunity. Makes the United States liable for all remedies (except punitive damages) to the same extent as a private person. Allows recovery of attorney's fees. Prohibits retaliation and coercion. Requires posting notices for employees and applicants.

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Timeline

  1. 15 June 1995

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities, and in addition to the Committees on House Oversight, Government Reform and Oversight, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 15 June 1995

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities, and in addition to the Committees on House Oversight, Government Reform and Oversight, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 June 1995

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 15 June 1995

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 16 June 1995

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.

    Source: Committee

  6. 29 June 1995

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.

    Source: Committee

  7. 18 July 1995

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

    Source: Committee

  8. 8 March 1996

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E318)

    Source: IntroReferral

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