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H.R. 4420 (101st)

Employee Protection Act of 1990

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Introduced

29 March 1990

Last action

11 May 1990 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor-Management Relations.

Sponsors

Rep. Williams, Pat [D-MT-At Large], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. AuCoin, Les [D-OR-1], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Condit, Gary A. [D-CA-18], Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rescom. Fuster, Jamie B. [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Hayes, Charles A. [D-IL-1], Rep. James, Craig T. [R-FL-4], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Kleczka, Gerald D. [D-WI-4], Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Perkins, Carl C. [D-KY-7], Rep. Poshard, Glenn [D-IL-22], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Savage, Gus [D-IL-2], Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8], Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1], Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-11], Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10], Rep. Torres, Esteban Edward [D-CA-34], Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17], Rep. Unsoeld, Jolene [D-WA-3], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]

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Summary

Employee Protection Act of 1990 - Prohibits employers involved in interstate commerce from discriminating against employees or prospective employees on the basis of their refusal to: (1) submit to sterilization or a fertility test; or (2) refrain from procreation. Prohibits such employers from: (1) requiring such procedures; (2) using or inquiring about the result of any fertility test or procreative ability or history; (3) engaging in any employment practice designed to employ only those unable to procreate; (4) excluding any class of employees from employment opportunities or benefits to avoid compliance with this Act; or (5) discriminating against those who exercise their rights under this Act. Requires notice of protection under this Act to be posted conspicuously on employment premises. Grants the Secretary of Labor administrative authority under this Act. Provides for civil enforcement of this Act. Prohibits waiver of rights except in written settlements. Does not prohibit: (1) voluntary job placement or transfer meeting certain conditions; or (2) legitimate scientific or medical research if information is solicited on a voluntary, confidential, and nondiscriminatory basis.

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Timeline

  1. 29 March 1990

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 29 March 1990

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 29 March 1990

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 11 May 1990

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Safety.

    Source: Committee

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